To insert multiple rows in Microsoft Excel, follow these steps:

1. Open Excel:
   • Launch Microsoft Excel on your computer.
2. Open the Workbook:
   • Open the workbook in which you want to insert multiple rows. If you don’t have a workbook yet, create a new one by clicking on “Blank workbook” when Excel opens.
3. Select Rows:
   • Click on the row number of the row below which you want to insert multiple rows. The row number appears on the left side of the Excel window.
4. Select Multiple Rows:
   • Press and hold the “Shift” key on your keyboard.
   • While holding the “Shift” key, click on the row number of the row above which you want to insert the new rows. This will select the range of rows between the two selected rows.
5. Insert Rows:
   • Right-click on any of the selected row numbers to open the context menu.
   • In the context menu, click on “Insert” to insert new rows above the selected range.
6. Verify the Inserted Rows:
   • The new rows will be inserted above the row you initially selected. You should now see the additional empty rows.
7. Release the “Shift” Key:
   • After inserting the rows, you can release the “Shift” key on your keyboard.

You have now successfully inserted multiple rows in Microsoft Excel.

Please note that the steps described above allow you to insert contiguous (adjacent) rows in Excel. If you need to insert non-contiguous rows or want to insert rows at specific locations within your worksheet, you can use a slightly different method:

1. **Open Excel and select the worksheet where you want to insert rows.
2. Select a Row:
   • Click on the row number of the row below which you want to insert a new row.
3. Insert a Single Row:
   • Right-click on the selected row number, and from the context menu, click on “Insert.” A new row will be inserted above the selected row.
4. Repeat for Multiple Rows:
   • If you want to insert multiple rows, repeat the process for each row you want to insert.

Remember that inserting rows in Excel will push the existing data down, so be mindful of any data you may have in the cells below the insertion point. If you need to insert rows without moving existing data, consider inserting new rows above your data range and then moving the data as needed.