How to Enable the Ruler in Microsoft Excel
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How to Enable the Ruler in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'View'.
Following that, select 'Page Layout' from the available options.
Find the 'Ruler' option afterwards, then tick the checkbox beside it.
After completing these steps, the Ruler will be enabled and displayed on your Microsoft Excel worksheet.
Quick answer: To enable the ruler in Microsoft Excel, click View in the top menu bar, select Page Layout, and tick the checkbox beside the Ruler option to display it on your worksheet.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Show the ruler on your Microsoft Excel worksheet by switching to Page Layout view and checking the ruler option. This guide shows how to enable the Ruler in Microsoft Excel in 4 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 Ruler will be enabled and displayed on your Microsoft...". 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 enable the Ruler in Microsoft 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 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 Enter Data From Pictures in Microsoft Excel, How to Export a Microsoft Teams Planner to Excel and How to Fill Down in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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