Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Delete Hidden Columns

Delete hidden columns inside the active data region.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Clean → Delete Hidden Columns

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

Click within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Clean, choose Delete Hidden Columns to delete hidden columns inside the active data region. Check the resulting values and row count, especially where information has been removed or moved.

Best use case

Removing hidden columns no longer needed in an output dataset.

Everyday Excel

Avoids cleaning imported tables cell by cell when you need to delete hidden columns inside the active data region.

Accounting and audit

Prepares client ledger exports and supporting schedules faster by helping delete hidden columns inside the active data region.