To remove blank rows in Excel, several effective methods are available depending on the size and structure of your data:
- Select the blank rows manually, right-click, and choose "Delete" to remove individual blank rows. This is suitable for small datasets or when there are only a few blank rows.
- Use the "Go To Special" feature: Press Ctrl+G, click "Special," select "Blanks," then press Delete (or right-click and select "Delete Sheet Rows"). This quickly finds and deletes all blank cells/rows in the selection.
- Apply a filter: Select your data, apply a filter (Ctrl+Shift+L), filter by blanks in a key column or entire rows, then select and delete the visible blank rows. Clear the filter afterward to view your cleaned data.
- Use a helper column with the COUNTA or COUNTBLANK function to identify fully blank rows and filter/delete accordingly.
- For large or repetitive tasks, run a VBA macro that deletes entire blank rows automatically.
Summary of simple steps for quick blank row removal using "Go To Special":
- Select your data or entire sheet.
- Press Ctrl+G, click "Special," choose "Blanks," and click OK.
- Right-click on selected cells and choose "Delete Sheet Rows."
This deletes all blank rows efficiently.
