Remove empty columns in Google Sheets
Delete the two completely empty columns inside the table.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsDelete the two completely empty columns inside the table.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Remove empty columnsDelete the two completely empty columns inside the table.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.
Expected result
Name, Score, and Team are contiguous and two columns were deleted.
Common mistake
Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.
Troubleshooting
Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. Name, Score, and Team are contiguous and two columns were deleted.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Name | Score | Team | ||
| Anna | 8 | A | ||
| Ben | 6 | B |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Remove empty columns. Delete the two completely empty columns inside the table.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- Name, Score, and Team are contiguous and two columns were deleted.