Google Sheets overrides the original data. If you want to use full names later, copy the rows, paste them to another column or sheet, and run the Split text to columns function.

We’ll show you how to add columns in Google Sheets, including how to insert a single column to the left or right and how to add multiple columns to your sheet.

How to alphabetize by more than one column In a web browser, Google Sheets also offers the option to sort by multiple columns.

How to hide multiple columns in Google Sheets You can perform the above steps for each column separately to hide multiple columns.

Google Sheets' freezing function allows you to pin not just the topmost row and leftmost column to your view but even create larger, more specific freeze-frames based on your preferences.

The larger a spreadsheet gets, the more likely you'll want to start hiding rows or columns or maybe you've been given a sheet that has hidden rows or columns.

In Google Sheets, go under the “Data” tab—there you’ll find “sort sheet,” where you can organize your tasks by columns like date, priority ranking, and whatever else you need.