Adding space between right-aligned text and border in Excel

by rhyttinen on March 8, 2010

When applying a right-aligned format to column labels in Excel, the text ends up being squeezed right against the borders, which does not make for easy reading. To fix this problem, you can add easily add some space between the border and your text.

To add a space between right-aligned text and border:

  1. Click the Home tab on the Ribbon.
  2. Click the Dialog Launcher on the Number group on the Ribbon.
    Dialog Launcher on the Numbers group of the Excel Ribbon
  3. Click “Custom” in the Category list window.
  4. Click in the Type field and type the @ symbol, followed by a blank space. If you wish more space between the border and the end of your text, enter as many spaces as you like.
    Format Cells dialog box in Excel
  5. Click OK.

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