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# Load existing spreadsheet
workbook = WorkBook.Load("sample.xlsx")
worksheet = workbook.DefaultWorkSheet

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worksheet.InsertRow(0)

# Insert multiple rows before row 4
worksheet.InsertRows(3, 3)

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worksheet.InsertColumn(0)

# Insert multiple columns before column F
worksheet.InsertColumns(5, 2)

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