Below we outline the steps on how to remove formulas in Google Sheets:
Single Cell: Click on the cell that contains the formula you want to delete.
Multiple Cells: Click and drag your mouse over a range of cells to select multiple cells with formulas.
Entire Column/Row: Click on the letter at the top of the column or the number at the start of the row to select all cells in that column or row.
If you want to remove the formula but keep the result or value it produced in the cell, you’ll first need to copy the result. Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac) to copy the displayed value in the cell. Then, use Ctrl + Shift + V (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + V (Mac) to paste the value back into the cell without its formula. This effectively removes the formula but keeps the value.
Below are the copied values without the attached formulas:
If you simply want to remove both the formula and its content, simply press the Delete key (or Backspace on Mac) after selecting the cells. This action will remove both the formulas and their calculated results.
If you need to remove formulas from a large area or the entire sheet, the fastest way is to select the area or press Ctrl + A (Windows) or Cmd + A (Mac) to select all cells in the sheet. Then, follow the steps above to either replace formulas with their values or delete everything.
We hope that this article has helped you and given you a better understanding of how to remove formulas in Google Sheets. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how you can make a wedding budget tracker in Google Sheets and how to use the REPT function in Google Sheets.
