How to Remove Conditional Formatting in Google Sheets
Conditional formatting in Google Sheets is a powerful feature that allows users to highlight cells based on specific criteria. However, there may be instances where you need to remove the conditional formatting from your spreadsheet. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to remove conditional formatting in Google Sheets.
Step 1: Open Google Sheets
To begin, open your Google Sheets document. You can either create a new spreadsheet or open an existing one where you have applied conditional formatting.
Step 2: Select the Range
Next, select the range of cells where you want to remove the conditional formatting. You can do this by clicking and dragging your mouse over the cells, or by using the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + Shift + Space (for the entire sheet) or Ctrl + Space (for the entire row or column).
Step 3: Go to Format Menu
Once you have selected the range, go to the “Format” menu at the top of the Google Sheets window. This menu contains various formatting options, including conditional formatting.
Step 4: Choose “Remove Conditional Formatting”
In the “Format” menu, click on “Conditional formatting” to expand the dropdown menu. Then, select “Remove conditional formatting” from the options provided. This will remove the conditional formatting rules from the selected range.
Step 5: Confirm the Action
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the removal of conditional formatting. Click “OK” to proceed, and the conditional formatting will be removed from the selected range.
Step 6: Repeat for Other Ranges (Optional)
If you have applied conditional formatting to multiple ranges in your spreadsheet, you may need to repeat steps 2 to 5 for each range to remove the formatting.
Alternative Method: Using the Conditional Formatting Dialog Box
Another way to remove conditional formatting in Google Sheets is by using the conditional formatting dialog box. Here’s how to do it:
1. Select the range of cells where you want to remove the conditional formatting.
2. Go to the “Format” menu and click on “Conditional formatting” in the dropdown menu.
3. This will open the conditional formatting dialog box. In the “Rules” tab, you will see a list of all the conditional formatting rules applied to the selected range.
4. Click on the rule you want to remove, then click the “Delete” button next to it.
5. Repeat the process for each rule you want to remove.
6. Once you have removed all the rules, click “OK” to close the dialog box.
By following these steps, you can easily remove conditional formatting in Google Sheets and have a clean and organized spreadsheet.
