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When working in Excel, the conventional method involves selecting the rows, right-clicking, and choosing Delete. However, for a quicker approach, utilize shortcut keys to swiftly delete rows. Explore the shortcut keys for efficient Excel row deletion.
Here's a quick guide on how to delete rows in Excel using shortcut keys. Join us as we delve into the magic of Excel shortcuts.
Step 1: Select the row to be deleted.
Click on the first cell of the row to select the entire row.
Alternatively, swiftly select the row containing the chosen cell and press the Shift + Space key combination.
For deleting consecutive rows, hold the Shift key and click on the first cell of each row you want to select.
To delete non-consecutive rows, hold the Ctrl key and click on the rows you wish to delete.
Step 2: Delete the selected rows using a shortcut.
Press the Ctrl + minus sign (Ctrl + -) combination to instantly delete the chosen rows. Watch as the selected rows vanish in an instant.
Note: If you want to delete the current row (the one with the selected cell), when pressing Ctrl + -, a small dialog will appear. Choose Entire row and press OK.
Instead of using the Ctrl + - shortcut, you can opt for Alt + H to access the Home tab shortcuts.
Next, press the key D, followed by the key R on the keyboard. Equivalent to the shortcut Alt + H -> D -> R, this corresponds to selecting Home -> Delete -> Delete Sheet Rows.
As a result, the rows you've chosen will be swiftly removed.
In conclusion, this article has shared two shortcut combinations to help you delete one or multiple rows quickly. We hope this article helps you remember these shortcut combinations for efficient Excel work. Wishing you success!
