When you use the column method to subtract two numbers, the larger number goes above the smaller number. You then subtract digits from each column, starting with the ones. Let's look at a question.

Find out about the column method to subtract more than 4-digit numbers with this Year 5 article from BBC Bitesize.

You can add a column in Excel by right-clicking or using the “Insert” option. These features are helpful for adding new data to a spreadsheet.

How to Copy Columns in Excel Using VBA. Many small businesses use Microsoft Excel for day-to-day accounting and other spreadsheet tasks. Occasionally, you might find it necessary to copy and paste ...