How to Clear Cells in Google Sheets | Scribe

    How to Clear Cells in Google Sheets

    • Alai Umerez |
    • 8 steps |
    • 22 seconds

      How to Clear Cells in Google Sheets Using Keyboard Shortcuts

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      The first step in clearing any data is to select the cells you want to remove content from. There are several ways to select cells: - **Click and Drag:** Click on the first cell, then drag your cursor to select multiple cells - **Shift + Click:** Hold down the Shift key and click on the first and last cell of the range you want to clear - **Ctrl/Cmd + Click:** If you need to select non-adjacent cells, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) key and click each individual cell - **Select Entire Row or Column:** Click on the row or column number/letter at the edge of the sheet to highlight all the cells in that row or column
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      - **Windows/Linux:** - **Clear Values:** Select the cells and press **Delete** to remove the content, but leave the formatting intact. - **Clear Formatting:** Select the cells, then press *Ctrl +* to remove formatting. - **Mac:** - **Clear Values:** Select the cells and press **Delete** to remove the content. - **Clear Formatting:** Select the cells, then press *Cmd +* to remove formatting.
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      Review the cells you've cleared

      How to Clear Cell Content Using Delete Values

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      The first step in clearing any data is to select the cells you want to remove content from. There are several ways to select cells: - **Click and Drag:** Click on the first cell, then drag your cursor to select multiple cells - **Shift + Click:** Hold down the Shift key and click on the first and last cell of the range you want to clear - **Ctrl/Cmd + Click:** If you need to select non-adjacent cells, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) key and click each individual cell - **Select Entire Row or Column:** Click on the row or column number/letter at the edge of the sheet to highlight all the cells in that row or column
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      Go to the "Edit" menu in the top toolbar
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      In the drop-down menu, select the "Delete" option
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      Select the how you wish to delete the cells
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      Review results