Hide Rows in Excel

This Excel tip shows you how to hide rows of data in an Excel spreadsheet using a keyboard shortcut.

Related article: Unhide Rows in Excel.

Example of How to Hide Rows using a Keyboard Shortcut

Note: For help with this example, see the image to the right.

1. Enter the following data into cells A1 to A3: January, February, March.
   
   
2. Click on cell A2 with the mouse to highlight it.
   
   
3. Press and hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard.
   
   
4. Press and release the number nine " 9 " key without releasing the Ctrl key.
   
   
5. Row 2 should now be hidden from view - along with the data (February) it contains in cell A2.

Note: The data in A2 has not been deleted. It can still be referenced in such things as formulas and charts even though it has been hidden.

Other Keyboard Shortcuts

• Hide Columns in Excel
• Unhide Columns in Excel
• Select Non-Adjacent Cells in Excel