How to Delete Highlighted Cells in Excel

Using Excel VBA

To delete highlighted cells via Excel VBA, use scripts to remove rows based on cell color, value, or containing specific text. Implement loops with conditions to target every other row, rows with certain cell colors, specific values, or containing certain text in different columns.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Quickly delete rows in Excel using Ctrl + - (minus on the main keyboard). This shortcut allows for rapid removal of highlighted cells.

Using Find and Replace

Employ Find and Replace to delete rows with certain text. This method is efficient for pinpointing and eliminating specific data.

Using Excel's Filter Feature

Filter highlighted cells based on text or color, then delete in bulk. This approach streamlines the removal process and is effective for large datasets.

Using COUNTIF and Remove Duplicates

Identify the last value in duplicates using COUNTIF. Afterward, utilize Remove Duplicates to eliminate redundant rows, streamlining your dataset.

Using Advanced Filter

Advanced Filter is a powerful tool for deleting rows containing certain text within a single column. It allows precise targeting and removal of data.

Clearing Cell Contents

For simply clearing highlighted cell contents without deleting rows or columns, select the cells and press the delete key. The Undo feature can reverse this action if necessary.

Common Use Cases

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  Quickly removing unwanted data from a spreadsheet
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  Preparing a template by clearing sample data without deleting cell formulas
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  Cleaning up imported data by deleting extra information
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  Streamlining datasets by removing duplicate entries
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  Updating a list by deleting obsolete items

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