How to Remove Lines in Word and Excel: A Simple Guide

Discover easy steps to remove lines in Word and Excel documents for a cleaner look.

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To make lines disappear in text documents or spreadsheets, select the area with lines, then choose the appropriate option to remove them. In Word, use the 'Border' tool to clear lines. In Excel, go to 'View', then uncheck 'Gridlines' for a clear workspace.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I remove all the borders from a Word document? Select the text or area, go to the 'Home' tab, select 'Borders', and choose 'No Border'.
  2. What if I want to hide gridlines permanently in Excel? Go to 'File', select 'Options', navigate to 'Advanced', and under 'Display options for this worksheet', uncheck 'Show gridlines'.

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