Use Hide Zero and Error Values through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership, and jump to the exact task from the How-to Index.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the Hide Zero and Error Values menu | Free |
| 2 | 2. Hide zero values | Free |
| 3 | 3. Hide error values with Hide #N/A | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the Hide Zero and Error Values menu
Entry path: View → Hide Zero and Error Values
- Open the spreadsheet you want to adjust.
- Click the View tab at the top of the window.
- Find Hide Zero and Error Values on the toolbar and click it.
- Check the drop-down menu and confirm that it includes Hide Zero Values and Hide
#N/A.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the drop-down menu opens and shows two selectable options.
- Next step available: you can select either option to change the worksheet display.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you are not in an editable spreadsheet view, the entry may not be available right away.
2. Hide zero values
Entry path: View → Hide Zero and Error Values → Hide Zero Values
- Open the Hide Zero and Error Values menu.
- Select Hide Zero Values.
- Check whether cells with a value of 0 now appear blank in the current worksheet.
- Clear Hide Zero Values if you want to restore the original display.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: cells with 0 no longer show the number in the current worksheet.
- Next step available: you can continue editing, saving, or using other display options.
- No side effect: the original data and formula results remain unchanged.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: a blank-looking cell may be mistaken for deleted data, but only the display is hidden.
3. Hide error values with Hide #N/A
Entry path: View → Hide Zero and Error Values → Hide #N/A
- Open the Hide Zero and Error Values menu.
- Select Hide
#N/A. - Check whether cells showing
#N/Aare now hidden in the current worksheet. - Clear Hide
#N/Aif you want to restore the original display.
Success Criteria
- Interface result:
#N/Adisplay items are hidden in the current worksheet. - Next step available: you can keep reviewing data or combine this with hidden zero values.
- No side effect: the original formulas and data are not changed.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: this option applies to
#N/Aonly and does not hide every error type.