Delete Row Shortcut Google Sheets (Step-By-Step Guide)

In this article we will show you how to use the delete row shortcut in Google Sheets on Windows and Mac in just a few simple steps.

How to use the Delete Row Shortcut in Google Sheets

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For the purpose of this demonstration an example set of data has been created. Click here to access this sample sheet and follow along at home.

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Step 1: Select any Cell in the Row to Delete

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In the sheet select any cell that forms the row you wish to delete.

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Step 2: Use the Keyboard Shortcut

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To delete a row in Chrome using the keyboard shortcut on Windows you must first hold the Alt and E keys together, then press the D key.  

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If you are using the Mac operating system you must hold the Control, Option and the E keys at the same time.

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Finally if you are using a different browser other than Chrome in Windows (This also applies to any browser in the Linux operating system) press the Alt, Shift and E keys at the same time and then in quick succession press the D key.

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Step 3: See the Results

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The row is deleted and the rest of the data is moved upwards.