Hide or show rows or columns

Hide or unhide columns in your spreadsheet to show just the data that you need to see or print.

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Hide columns

Select one or more columns, and then press Ctrl to select additional columns that aren't adjacent.
Right-click the selected columns, and then select Hide.

Note: The double line between two columns is an indicator that you've hidden a column.

Unhide columns

Select the adjacent columns for the hidden columns.
Right-click the selected columns, and then select Unhide.

Or double-click the double line between the two columns where hidden columns exist.

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See Also

Unhide the first column or row in a worksheet