4/20/25

Auto-Number Rows in Excel from Any Starting Point

Need to number rows automatically in Excel—even when your data doesn't start in row 1? In this step-by-step tutorial from Tryit Learnit 365, you’ll learn two easy methods for auto-numbering rows starting from any position in your worksheet 🔁.

📌 What you’ll learn:

  • How to use the ROW() formula for dynamic, error-free numbering

  • How to build a formula using “Add Cell Above” logic 🔼

  • How to adjust your formula to start numbering from a custom row (like row 10!)

  • Best practices for clean, reliable numbering in Excel sheets

✅ Works in Excel 365, 2019, 2016, and earlier versions.
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