Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Clean Empty Cells

Remove excess empty cells outside the used data area.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Clean → Clean Empty Cells

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the relevant cells or data region, keeping a copy if the operation removes or overwrites values. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Clean, choose Clean Empty Cells to remove excess empty cells outside the used data area. Check the resulting values and row count, especially where information has been removed or moved.

Best use case

Trimming the excessive used range of a spreadsheet.

Everyday Excel

Avoids cleaning imported tables cell by cell when you need to remove excess empty cells outside the used data area.

Accounting and audit

Prepares client ledger exports and supporting schedules faster by helping remove excess empty cells outside the used data area.