How to hide multiple columns in excel

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Hiding multiple columns in Excel is a simple task that helps manage large datasets by temporarily removing unnecessary columns from view without deleting the data.

Steps to hide multiple columns in Excel

1. Select the columns you want to hide

   • Click the first column header of the range you want to hide.

   • Hold the Shift key and click the last column header in the range.

   • All columns between the first and last will be selected.

2. Hide the selected columns

   • Windows: Right-click any of the selected column headers and choose Hide.

   • Mac: Right-click any of the selected column headers and choose Hide Columns.

3. Use the Ribbon to hide columns

   • Select the columns.

   • Go to the Home tab → Cells group → Format → Hide & Unhide → Hide Columns.

Keyboard shortcuts to hide columns

• Windows: Press Ctrl + 0 after selecting the columns.

• Mac: Press Command + 0 after selecting the columns.

Additional tips

1. Unhide columns

   • Select the columns on either side of the hidden columns.

   • Right-click → Unhide.

   • Ribbon method: Home → Format → Hide & Unhide → Unhide Columns.

2. Hide non-adjacent columns

   • Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click each column header you want to hide.

   • Right-click → Hide.

3. Check for hidden columns

   • Hidden columns appear as a gap between column letters. For example, if column B is hidden, you will see A and C only.

This method keeps your spreadsheet organized and makes it easier to focus on relevant data without deleting any information.

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