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How do I convert values from a column into rows without losing data in existing rows below? For example, I have data in this format:

      A   |    B    | C      |
1 | Apples| Berries | Cakes  |
2 | Pies  | Crusts  | Nuts   |

I need the following:

     A.  
1| Apples  
2| Berries  
3| Cakes  

1| Pies  
2| Crusts  
3| Nuts
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I should say I need Column A Row 1 Apples Row 2 Berries Row 3 Cakes Row 4 Pies Row 5 Crusts Row 6 Nuts... – Lisa Branham Aug 7 '12 at 19:27
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You can edit your question to update it as you like, rather than comment on it. – CharlieRB Aug 7 '12 at 19:28

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If you have space available to the right or below your data, select and copy the row data. Then select a cell in the available space and "right" click to get the context menu. Choose Transpose from the paste options.

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Once you've converted it, delete the empty rows where the data was before.

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Thanks CharlieRB. I do not have space available below the data, I have a sheet with over 500 lines and all lines have to be converted to the new format. When I try to use transpose, it replaces existing data. Any other suggestions? Also I do not have readily available space to the right, the columns go all the way to BG. – Lisa Branham Aug 7 '12 at 20:19
Paste transpose the data to a new sheet. – wbeard52 Aug 7 '12 at 21:45

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