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🆘Drowning in Rows and Columns 📊?
I've got another great tip! Odds are, if you use Excel, there's been times you need to make some of the extra rows and columns just go away - but hiding isn't always an option - this is better for groups of columns and rows!! Today's tip is using Excel's Grouping feature. Kari's Tips and Tricks #110: Hide Spreadsheet 📊Clutter in Excel with One Click 🖱️.
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Hide Spreadsheet Clutter in One Click
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Got a chaotic Excel sheet drowning in rows and columns? Collapse them instantly to reclaim your sanity! Here's how to Group and hide clutter in one click:
How Grouping in Excel Works
This feature has been around and there are different applications but at it's core - it allows you to quickly group and hide rows and/or columns in one click.
How to Group Rows (or Columns)
- Open your spreadsheet in Excel and decide what rows or columns you'd like to hide (group).
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Highlight the rows or columns you want to tuck away—like old sales data, certain inventory data or project details (e.g., rows 6-10).
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Go to the Data tab > Group (or right-click>Group or use Shift + Alt + 🡆 ), then hit OK. Boom—those rows shrink to a tiny “+” button!
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Click “+” to expand when you need them, or “-” to collapse again—total control in seconds. And it stays there until you Ungroup it (same menu).
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Ungroup fast with Shift + Alt + Left Arrow—no menu digging required.
Why You’ll Love It:
🎯 Keeps your focus on key data—no more scrolling through chaos!
🧹 Tames messy sheets—perfect for polished presentations or quick analysis.
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https://www.learningwithkari.com/blog/TipsandTricks110
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Kari Hoien, M.A. in Education Technology
Microsoft Office Expert Trainer and Consultant
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