How can I delete cells in Google Sheets?

How can I delete cells in Google Sheets?

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In order to delete cells in Google Sheets, you can simply select the cells you wish to delete and then right-click on them. From the drop-down menu, choose the “Delete cells” option. You can then choose to shift the remaining cells up, left, or to clear the contents of the deleted cells. Additionally, you can also use the “Delete” key on your keyboard to remove the contents of the selected cells. It is important to note that this action cannot be undone, so it is advised to be cautious when deleting cells in Google Sheets.

Google Sheets Delete Cells

Delete Cells

Cells can be deleted by selecting them, and pressing the Delete button on the keyboard.

Note: The delete function will not delete the formatting of the cell, just the value inside of it.

Let’s have a look at three examples.

Example 1

Pressing the Delete button:

Example 2

Pressing the Delete button:

Example 3

With formatting:

Pressing the Delete button:

Note that it only deletes the value in the cells, and not the formatting (the color).

Note: You will learn more about formatting, and how to style cells in a later chapter.

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