Streamlining Your Sheet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Removing a Column in Excel

To delete a column in Excel, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + -. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open Your Excel Workbook:

• Launch Microsoft Excel and open the workbook from which you want to delete a column.

1. Select a Column:

• Click on the column letter of the column you want to delete. This will select the entire column.

1. Use the Ctrl + - Shortcut:

• Press and hold the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard.

• While holding the "Ctrl" key, press the "-" (minus) key.

1. Release the Keys:

• After pressing Ctrl + -, the selected column will be deleted.

This keyboard shortcut provides a quick and convenient way to delete a column without having to navigate through Excel's menu options. It's especially useful when you need to remove columns swiftly.