How to Remove Gridlines in Excel

How to Remove Gridlines in Excel: Three Easy Methods with Visual Guidance

Gridlines in Excel help distinguish cells visually, but sometimes you may want to remove them for a cleaner look, especially when preparing reports or presentations. Here are three simple methods to remove gridlines in Excel, complete with tips for managing their appearance across multiple worksheets.

Method 1: Using the View Tab

1. Click the View tab.
   This tab is located on the Excel ribbon at the top of the window.
2. Uncheck the Gridlines box in the Show group.
   This immediately hides the gridlines on the current worksheet.

Method 2: Using the Page Layout Tab

1. Click the Page Layout tab.
2. In the Sheet Options group, uncheck the Gridlines box under Print.
   This removes gridlines from printed versions of your worksheet but does not affect the on-screen display unless you also uncheck gridlines under the View tab.

Method 3: Using the Keyboard Shortcut

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + 8 simultaneously.
   This keyboard shortcut toggles the display of gridlines on and off.

Additional Notes and Tips

• Removing gridlines only affects the current worksheet’s visual appearance. Gridlines will still appear when printing unless you disable them in the Page Layout tab’s print options.
• To remove gridlines from multiple worksheets at once:
  1. Select multiple worksheets by holding the Ctrl key and clicking on the desired sheet tabs.
  2. Apply any of the gridline removal methods described above.
• To completely hide gridlines from both view and printing:
  1. Go to File > Options > Advanced.
  2. Under Display options for this worksheet, uncheck the Show gridlines box.