How to Delete a Column in MS Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Column in MS Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and click the column heading of the specific column you wish to delete.
After that, right-click on the selection to access the floating menu.
Choose 'Delete Column' from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the selected column will be deleted instantly.
Quick answer: To delete a column in Microsoft Excel, click the column heading of the specific column, right-click the selection to open the floating menu, and choose 'Delete Column' from the options to remove it instantly.
About this Excel tutorial
Remove unwanted data in Excel by right-clicking a column heading and selecting Delete Column from the menu. This guide shows how to delete a Column in MS Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and click the column heading of the specifi..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected column will be deleted instantly". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Excel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete a Column in MS Excel?
4 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 Excel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Excel. Related guides: How to Delete a Row in MS Excel, How to Delete Blank Pages in Microsoft Excel and How to disable macros microsoft excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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