Transpose in Excel used to switch the orientation of a data array.

It means you can Use the Transpose option to switch rows data into columns or columns data into rows.

You can convert the vertical range to a horizontal range or Horizontal to vertical using transpose.

Special Paste Transpose

Step 1: Select the range that you want to transpose in excel sheet. 

Step 2: Copy the selected range data by using right click or CTRL + C.


Step 3: Select a new location (cell) in your sheet where you want to paste the transposed data.

Step 4: Press Right click of mouse or use shortcut key CTRL + ALT + V, after it the Paste Special dialog box appear on screen. Now, check the Transpose option on the bottom right.




You can find this option in Home tab → Clipboard section → Paste → Paste Special.

Step 6: Click on OK.




Transpose excel data using transpose function

You also can use the transpose function to transpose data in MS excel.
The syntax :
=transpose(array)
Step 1. First, select the new range of cells.


Step 2. Type in =TRANSPOSE(
Step 3. Select the range A1:C1 and close with a parenthesis.


Step 4. Finish by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.