How to Unhide Columns in Microsoft Excel 2003

As the years have passed, the technology behind every release of modern day spreadsheet software applications has grown. With each newer version comes a plethora of great features for the end-users. Inclusive of many newer features found within these programs is the ability to hide columns that contain reference cells and data fields, as to make the spreadsheets look more appealing to the eye.

Instructions

1. Highlight the columns that house the hidden columns. To unhide a column, left-click and hold with the mouse on the column letter to the left of the hidden column. Then drag the mouse cursor over that column letter and the one directly to the right of it, highlighting both the columns that sit adjacent to the hidden column.

2. Access the column's Properties menu to unhide. Once you have highlighted the columns, right-click on them to access the submenu.

3. Unhide the column. To unhide the column, scroll to “Unhide” and left-click.

4. Save any changes. To quickly save any modifications to your spreadsheet simply press the hotkeys “CTRL-S.” This will save your file.

Tips & Warnings

• Hiding columns is great for reference cells with which you do not wish to clutter pages.

• When you unhide a column, it may disrupt the interface that you have designed for a spreadsheet.

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