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How to Change Page Orientation in Google Sheets (2024 Guide)

May 8, 2024

How to Change Page Orientation in Google Sheets

Short answer: You can change the page orientation in Google Sheets when you're preparing to print a spreadsheet. To do this, go to the File menu, select Print or use the Ctrl+P shortcut (Cmd+P on Mac). Under the "Page Orientation" section, you can choose between Portrait and Landscape orientation for your document.

Below is a step-by-step guide: 

Step 1: Open the Print Settings

Open the Google Sheet you wish to print. Go to the Menu bar, select "File" > "Print", or simply use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+P to open the Print settings window​​.

how to change page orientation in google sheets

Step 2: Choose Orientation and Range

In the Print settings window, select "Current sheet" or "Selected cells" in the Print section depending on whether you want to print the entire sheet or a specific range in landscape or portrait orientation.

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Then, choose from the Page orientation options​​.

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Step 3: Finalize and Print

After selecting your preferred orientation and adjusting any other settings, press "NEXT" at the top-right corner to finalize your print settings.

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Review any additional settings, then press "Print".

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We hope that this article has helped you and given you a better understanding of how to change the page orientation in Google Sheets. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to use IPMT in Google Sheets and how to use XLOOKUP as a VLOOKUP alternative in Google Sheets.

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