# Selecting a Column of Cells

Learn how to efficiently select and manage a column of cells in Spread Designer with our comprehensive guide. Set properties for all cells in the column with ease.

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You can select a column of cells and set properties for all the cells in that column. To select a row or column, click on the header in the work area as if you are in a spreadsheet. The selected column is highlighted as shown here.

![Column Selected in Work Area of Spread Designer](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/2238e618-a1fb-45a6-9ce5-9a4157bd2931/images/sd-workarea-columnselect.png)

Also, you can add or remove rows or columns by using the options in the right-click menu. The Spread Designer shows the row or column is selected by highlighting all the cells in that row or column.


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> **Note:** There is a difference between a row (or column) locked and a cell locked; the toolbar buttons and context menu selections represent the status of the row, column, or cell selected. Having the **Locked** property set for a row is different than having it set for a cell in that row.

For information on how to set properties for a column of cells, refer to [Setting Column Properties in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setprop/spwin-spd-setprops-col).

For information on other selectable items, return to [Selecting an Item in the Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-selectobj).