How to delete a column in Google Sheets

Hello Tecnobits! 👋 Today we are going to "delete" a column in Google Sheets, but not with an eraser! 😉 To delete a column, simply click on the column header, select “Delete Column” from the drop-down menu, and you're done. Goodbye, column! 🚫💥

How do I delete a column in Google Sheets?

1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
2. Click the letter of the column you want to delete to select it.
3. Right-click the selection and choose “Delete Column” from the drop-down menu.
4. Confirm the deletion of the column by clicking "Yes."

How can I delete multiple columns in Google Sheets at once?

1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
2. Hold down the "Ctrl" (on Windows) or "Command" (on Mac) key while clicking the letters of the columns you want to delete to select them.
3. Right-click the selection and choose “Delete Selected Columns” from the drop-down menu.
4. Confirm the deletion of the columns by clicking "Yes."

What happens to the column data when you delete it?

1. When you delete a column in Google Sheets, all data contained in that column will be permanently deleted.
2. Make sure you don't need that data before proceeding to delete the column.

Can I recover a deleted column in Google Sheets?

1. It is not possible to recover a deleted column in Google Sheets once it has been deleted.
2. It's important to back up your data before making major changes to your spreadsheet.

Is there a way to hide a column instead of deleting it in Google Sheets?

1. Yes, you can hide a column in Google Sheets instead of deleting it.
2. Click the letter of the column you want to hide to select it.
3. Then, click “Format” in the menu bar and choose “Hide Columns” from the drop-down menu.

Can I delete a column in Google Sheets from my mobile device?

1. Yes, you can delete a column in Google Sheets from your mobile device.
2. Open the spreadsheet in the Google Sheets app on your device.
3. Tap and hold the letter of the column you want to delete.
4. Select “Delete Column” from the menu that appears.

Is there a keyboard shortcut to delete a column in Google Sheets?

1. Yes, you can use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl” + “-” on Windows or “Command” + “-” on Mac to delete the selected column in Google Sheets.
2. Once the column is selected, press the keyboard shortcut and confirm the deletion.

What precautions should I take before deleting a column in Google Sheets?

1. Back up your data before deleting a column in your spreadsheet.
2. Make sure that the data in the column to be deleted is not necessary for future calculations or analysis.

What is the difference between hiding a column and deleting it in Google Sheets?

1. When you hide a column in Google Sheets, it remains in the spreadsheet but is not visible. The data contained in that column will not be displayed in the view.
2. When you delete a column, it will disappear completely from the spreadsheet and all data contained in it will be permanently deleted.

How can I rearrange columns after deleting one in Google Sheets?

1. After deleting a column in Google Sheets, click the column letter adjacent to the position where the deleted column was.
2. Select “Insert” from the menu bar and choose “Column Left” or “Column Right” to rearrange the columns as needed.

See you later, Tecnobits! See you in the next article, but first, did you know that to delete a column in Google Sheets you just have to right-click on the column letter and select “Delete Column” in bold? As simple as that!