How to Add a Column in Smartsheet

Quick summary

Adding a column in Smartsheet takes just a few clicks using the Column Menu in Grid View. You can insert a column to the left or right of any existing column, name it, and assign a column type before confirming.

Steps

1. In Smartsheet's Grid View, select a column and click its corresponding Column Menu button.
2. Click Insert Column Right or Insert Column Left to choose the placement of the new column.
3. Enter a unique column name into the input field and select your preferred Column Type.
4. Review your input, then click OK to confirm and create the column.
5. A new column will be added to your Smartsheet grid.