Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program with calculation and chart-building capabilities.

We often use this Excel utility to keep track of our important data.

If thats the case, then this clear formatting option can come in handy for you.

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you’re free to use theClear Formatsoption or a keyboard shortcut to clear those formatting from Excel.

In this article, I will show you how to remove the formatting in MS Excel quickly.

Also, the way of adding a quick access toolbar for theClear Formatsoption.

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Without skipping, read the entire content to learn the clear formatting process on Excel.

it’s possible for you to remove those formats manually by clicking theClear Formatsoption or using the shortcut.

TheClear Formatsoption is applicable for both Windows & Mac users.

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So track down the steps appropriately.

Here are the steps to erase the formatting in Microsoft Excel:

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However, read the next heading if you want to use theClear Formatsoption with a single click.

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Heres a complete guide on how toLock and Unlock Cells in Excel.

With the help of this toolbar, you will be able to use theClear formatsfeature with a single click.

Lets find out how you might do that.

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you’ve got the option to see that from the top left corner of the Excel sheet.

Check out our separate post onFix Microsoft Excel Freezing or Slow.

Sometimes MS Excel adds formatting to your spreadsheet automatically.

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To disable that automated feature, you might follow the next heading.

Heres a complete guide on how toCopy Values Without Formulas on Excel.

But if you dont want that feature, it’s possible for you to disable it from theExcel Optionsmenu.

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Lets sort out how to deactivate the automatic format option on MS Excel.

But remember, when you are dealing with a lot of data, the auto-formatting feature can be helpful.

Check out our separate post on how toInstall Macro in Excel.

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FAQs

What is the shortcut for clear formatting in Microsoft Excel?

Why cant I format cells in Excel?

When your MS Excel Sheet isLocked, you cant format any cells.

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You must unlock the Excel spreadsheet with the password and then apply formatting to your Excel cells.

Where are format cells in Excel?

to locate the Format Cells on MS Excel, you must followHome > Format > Format Cells.

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Also, some shortcuts are available to perform the task, and I mentioned them in this article.

I hope this article helps you to solve your issue.

you’re able to ask me any questions related to this article in the comment box.

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