How to Hide Columns in Excel: 4 Steps

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How to Hide Columns in Excel: 4 Steps
How to Hide Columns in Excel: 4 Steps
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This article explains how to hide a full column in Microsoft Excel.

Steps

Hide Columns in Excel Step 1
Hide Columns in Excel Step 1

Step 1. Double click on the spreadsheet to open it in Excel

If you've already opened Excel, you can view the spreadsheet by pressing Ctrl + O (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd + O (macOS), then select the file

Hide Columns in Excel Step 2
Hide Columns in Excel Step 2

Step 2. Click on the letter located at the top of the column you want to hide

This way you will select it all.

  • For example, to select the first column (column A), click on A.
  • If you want to hide multiple columns at a time, hold down Ctrl while clicking on the other letters.
Hide Columns in Excel Step 3
Hide Columns in Excel Step 3

Step 3. Click View

It is located at the top of the screen, represented by a button or tab.

If you don't see this option, you can click on any area of the selected column or columns instead. This will bring up a pop-up menu

Hide Columns in Excel Step 4
Hide Columns in Excel Step 4

Step 4. Click Hide

It is located in the toolbar at the top of the screen, next to the central area. The selected columns will be hidden in this way.

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