What is the shortcut for Hide Row?
Windows: Ctrl+9. Mac: Ctrl+9.
📊Excel Shortcut
Hide Row
Detailed guide to use "Hide Row" in Excel
Shortcut Keys
The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.
Windows
Ctrl
9
Windows shortcut: Ctrl+9
Mac
Ctrl
9
Mac shortcut: Ctrl+9
In Action
This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.
Auto-playing example
Active: A3Sheet: Sheet1Step 1/2
You can scroll the sheet horizontally
↶↷BIUGeneral
Name Box
A3
Formula Bar
fxPad◢ | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item | Qty | Price | Total |
| 2 | Pen | 12 | 80 | 960 |
| 3 | Pad | 6 | 120 | 720 |
| 4 | File | 4 | 300 | 1200 |
| 5 | Box | 3 | 450 | 1350 |
| 6 | Memo | Ready | 2026-03-28 |
Sheet1
Ready100%
Basic Info
- Category
- Other
- Difficulty
- ★★☆(Intermediate)
How to Use
- 1Select the target cell/range if needed
- 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
- 3Hide Row is executed
Practice
Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.
Usage Tip
Hide the selected row.
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FAQ
How do I use Hide Row?
Use it on the active workbook or selection to keep routine work keyboard-first.
What shortcuts should I practice after Hide Row?
Practice save, copy, and paste next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.
Where can I practice Hide Row?
Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review save, copy, and paste in the same flow.
What is the action preview for Hide Row?
A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.