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You probably already know how to completely delete rows or columns by using the tools on the ribbon. Excel provides an even quicker way to delete rows or columns, however. All you need to do is select the row or column that you want to delete, and then press Ctrl+- (that's Ctrl and the minus sign at the same time). Excel removes the row or column from your worksheet, as directed.
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2017-11-19 11:41:16
MIchael Armstrong
Do you have to use the + and - on the numeric keypad? It's hard to press + (requiring a shift) and - (no shift) at the same time on the standard keyboard. Some laptops don't have the numeric keypad.
2017-09-11 14:03:28
Roger
The quick selection plus the quick delete makes for a super tip. Thanks!
2017-09-11 02:39:47
Petr
I would add that it's super fast with selecting row by using shift+space or column by using ctrl+space
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