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Delete columns in Google Sheets

Delete columns B and C using their column headers.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Delete columns B and C using their column headers.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetDelete columns B and C.

2

Apply the changetheir column headers.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

Only Item and Amount remain in columns A:B.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. Only Item and Amount remain in columns A:B.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Item	Owner	Status	Amount
Website	Anna	Open	1200
Campaign	Ben	Closed	850
Research	Cara	Open	640

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Select the target. Delete columns B and C.
Apply the change. their column headers.
Only Item and Amount remain in columns A:B.