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You can easily hide page numbers in Excel by removing them from the header or footer sections of your worksheet, as page numbers are typically added there for printing.
Steps to Remove Page Numbers from Header or Footer
Page numbers in Excel are most commonly added within the header or footer sections, which are displayed when you print or view the workbook in Page Layout View. To "hide" them means removing them from these areas. Here are the steps:
- On the Page Layout tab, click Page Setup. This can usually be done by clicking the small arrow launcher in the bottom-right corner of the "Page Setup" group on the ribbon.
- In the Page Setup dialog box that appears, click the Header/Footer tab.
- Look under either the Header or Footer drop-down menu (depending on where your page numbers are currently located).
- From the list of options that appears, select (none). You might have to scroll up to the very top of the list to find (none).
- Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box and apply the change.
Once you follow these steps, the page numbers will no longer appear in the header or footer area of your worksheet when you print or view it in Page Layout view.
Understanding Page Numbers in Excel
Unlike data entered into cells, page numbers are not part of the worksheet's core content. They are elements added during the setup for printing, typically placed in designated header or footer areas that appear at the top or bottom margin of each printed page. Removing them from these designated spots effectively hides them for printing purposes.
To quickly see if your worksheet has headers or footers (including page numbers), you can switch to Page Layout View from the View tab on the ribbon. This view shows you exactly how your page will look when printed, including margins, headers, and footers.
