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Print gridlines in Google Sheets

Make the table A1:C4 print clearly with gridlines by applying solid borders to every cell, including the inside borders. Do not change any values.

Verified by JosephineAbout 60 seconds
Quick answer

Make the table A1:C4 print clearly with gridlines by applying solid borders to every cell, including the inside borders. Do not change any values.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Print gridlinesMake the table A1:C4 print clearly with gridlines by applying solid borders to every cell, including the inside borders. Do not change any values.

3

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

A1:C4 keeps its values and has solid borders on every cell.

Common mistake

Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1:C4 and repeat the final action. A1:C4 keeps its values and has solid borders on every cell.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

ItemQuarter 1Quarter 2
Hosting8090
Software120150
Design300260

Video transcript

  1. Open the prepared Print gridlines spreadsheet.
  2. Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
  3. Print gridlines. Make the table A1:C4 print clearly with gridlines by applying solid borders to every cell, including the inside borders. Do not change any values.
  4. Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
  5. A1:C4 keeps its values and has solid borders on every cell.