Excel is a powerful tool used for data analysis and organization. When working with large datasets, it can be helpful to hide or show outline symbols to help with organization and clarity. The good news is that there is an Excel keyboard shortcut to quickly hide or show these symbols.
Keyboard Shortcut to Hide or Show Outline Symbols In Excel
To hide or show outline symbols in Excel, simply use the following keyboard shortcut:
- Windows: Ctrl + 8
- Mac: ⌃ + 8
Here’s how to use this shortcut:
- Open your Excel worksheet and select the cells or rows/columns that you want to hide/show outline symbols for.
- Press Ctrl + 8 (Windows) or ⌃ + 8 (Mac).
- The outline symbols will now be hidden or shown depending on their previous state.
Points to Remember:
- This shortcut only works for hiding/showing outline symbols and does not hide or show actual rows or columns.
- You can also find the “Show Outline Symbols” button under the “Data” tab in the ribbon.
- By using this simple keyboard shortcut, you can easily hide or show outline symbols, saving you time and helping with organization and clarity in your data.