How to delete all rows below in excel
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To delete all rows below a certain point in Excel, follow these steps:
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Select the starting row
Click on the row number directly below the last row you want to keep. This highlights the entire row. -
Select all rows below
Press Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow on Windows or Command + Shift + Down Arrow on Mac. This action selects all rows from the starting row to the bottom of the worksheet. -
Delete the selected rows
Right-click on any selected row number and choose Delete from the context menu. Alternatively, press Ctrl + - on Windows or Command + - on Mac to delete the rows. -
Save your changes
After deleting the rows, save the workbook to ensure your changes are applied.
Additional Tips
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If your worksheet contains data in multiple columns, this method ensures all columns in the selected rows are deleted.
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For very large sheets, Excel might take a few seconds to process the deletion.
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Use Undo (Ctrl + Z / Command + Z) immediately if the wrong rows are deleted.
This method is precise and works efficiently for sheets with thousands of rows.
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