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AlbertoMonteLema
Mar 12, 2026Copper Contributor
Excel - problem with columns
Good morning, I would like to know how to create/insert the ‘button’ that allows me to hide or show columns. If I am not mistaken, it should appear graphically as + or - above the group of columns i...
m_tarler
Mar 12, 2026Silver Contributor
EDITTED: I just re-read the OP and realize you aren't asking about insert/delete (not sure how I got that in my head) but instead asking about hide & show so I'm pretty sure the 'Grouping' feature is what you are referring to.
I think what you are describing is 'Grouping' in the outline mode (on the data tab):
this allows 'grouped' rows or columns to be collapsed or expanded.
AlbertoMonteLema
Mar 23, 2026Copper Contributor
Thanks, problem solved with ChatGPT