How to Add Alternating Row Colors

Google Sheets: How to Alternate Row Colors (Manual vs. Format Menu) Two ways to create alternating row colors in Google Sheets to make rows easier to read. First, it shows a manual method: color a couple of rows (e.g., rows 2 and 3), copy them, select all rows below using Shift+Command+Down, then use Paste special → Format only to repeat the pattern. Then it demonstrates the newer built-in option: Format → Alternating colors, where you can choose preset styles that include header and footer formatting. It also covers using Custom styles to pick specific colors not included in the presets so the alternating colors match your preferred palette. 00:00 Why Alternate Rows 00:22 Manual Copy Format Method 00:51 Built In Alternating Colors 01:18 Custom Color Styles 01:52 Wrap Up and Subscribe