How to clear print area in excel

Answer

A print area is a defined range of cells that Excel sends to the printer. Excel prints only this range when a print area exists.

How to clear the print area in Excel

To clear the print area in Excel, use one command in the Page Layout tab. The process is direct.

Windows

1. Select the Page Layout tab.

2. Choose Print Area in the Page Setup group.

3. Pick Clear Print Area from the dropdown.

Mac

1. Select the Page Layout tab.

2. Click Print Area.

3. Select Clear Print Area.

Why clear the print area?

A defined print area limits printing to a specific range. Clearing it returns printing to the full worksheet or to any new range you choose manually.

Can multiple print areas be cleared at once?

Yes, Excel clears all defined print areas at the same time through the Clear Print Area command. Multiple print areas exist when separate non-adjacent ranges are set for printing.

Does clearing the print area delete worksheet data?

No, clearing the print area removes print boundaries only. Data, formatting, formulas, and cell content remain unchanged.

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