How to Add Gridlines in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Add Gridlines in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'View'.
Find 'Gridlines' from the available options and then tick the checkbox beside it.
After completing these steps, the gridlines will be added instantly to your Microsoft Excel worksheet.
Quick answer: To add gridlines in Microsoft Excel, navigate to the top menu bar and click View. Next, locate Gridlines in the options and tick the checkbox beside it. The gridlines will then be added instantly to your worksheet.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Show gridlines on your Microsoft worksheet by checking the option under the View menu in the top bar. This guide shows how to add Gridlines in Microsoft Excel in 3 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'View'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the gridlines will be added instantly to your Microsoft E...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Gridlines in Microsoft Excel?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Add Microsoft Planner to Outlook, How to Add Microsoft Planner to SharePoint and How to Add More Labels in Microsoft Planner. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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