Use Hide Rows and Columns through 2 how-to topics, and both are available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Hide rows or columns | Free |
| 2 | 2. Manage hidden rows or columns | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Hide rows or columns
Entry: Floating row or column toolbar → More Actions → Hide Row/Column
- Open a spreadsheet file and select the row number or column label that you want to hide.
- Open the floating row or column editing toolbar.
- Tap More Actions.
- Select Hide Row/Column.
- If you want to hide multiple rows or columns at once, drag to select multiple targets first and then apply the hide action.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The selected row or column is no longer visible in the current worksheet view.
- Next action available: You can continue editing visible areas or unhide the hidden range later.
- No data loss: The worksheet data remains in place after the row or column is hidden.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you select only a cell instead of the row number or column label, the related entry may not appear.
- Environment note: You need to be in an editable spreadsheet view.
2. Manage hidden rows or columns
Entry: Select the adjacent rows or columns on both sides of the hidden area → Floating row or column toolbar → More Actions → Unhide Row/Column
- Select the adjacent rows or columns on both sides of the hidden area.
- Open the floating row or column editing toolbar.
- Tap More Actions.
- Select Unhide Row/Column.
- Confirm that the previously hidden rows or columns appear again.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The hidden rows or columns appear again in the worksheet.
- Next action available: You can continue editing, reviewing, or hiding other ranges.
- No layout damage: Existing data, formulas, and worksheet content remain unchanged.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Select the rows or columns on both sides of the hidden area so the unhide action can be applied more accurately.
- Environment note: If the sheet is read-only, you may not be able to change the display state.