How to Unhide All Rows at Once in Excel for Mac
Question details
The user needs a quick way to unhide thousands of hidden rows in an Excel spreadsheet on a Mac without manually expanding each one.
- Product
- Excel for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Working with a large dataset where multiple rows have been hidden by adjusting their height to zero.
- Observed behavior
- Thousands of rows are hidden, and it is impractical to manually expand each one to reveal the data.
Ensure that the rows are hidden due to row height settings (set to zero) rather than being filtered out or grouped, as this method specifically addresses height-based hiding.
Reset Row Height for the Entire Worksheet
Select the entire worksheet and apply a standard row height to unhide all rows simultaneously.
When rows are hidden in Excel, their row height is typically set to zero. By selecting the entire worksheet and applying a uniform, non-zero row height, you can instantly reveal all hidden rows without having to locate and unhide them individually.
Click on any active cell in your spreadsheet and press Command+A on your Mac keyboard to select the entire worksheet.
Navigate to the top menu bar, click on Format, and choose Row Height from the drop-down menu.
In the Row Height dialog box, enter a standard height value, such as 15, and click OK. All hidden rows should now be visible.
Quickly Manage and Format Large Spreadsheets with WPS Office
WPS Office provides an intuitive and highly compatible spreadsheet tool for Mac users. You can easily unhide rows, adjust formatting, and manage large datasets with familiar shortcuts and menus.
- 1. Open your file in WPS Spreadsheet: Launch WPS Office on your Mac and open your existing Excel workbook.
- 2. Select the entire sheet: Press Command+A or click the triangle in the top-left corner of the grid to select all cells.
- 3. Adjust row height: Right-click on any row header, select Row Height, enter a standard value like 15, and click OK to unhide all rows at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why didn't resetting the row height unhide my rows?
If the rows were hidden using the Filter feature or Data Grouping instead of being manually hidden or set to zero height, adjusting the row height will not reveal them. You need to clear the filters from the Data tab or ungroup the rows to see the data.
Can I unhide just a specific section of hidden rows instead of the whole sheet?
Yes. Select the row directly above and the row directly below the hidden section, right-click the selected row numbers on the left, and choose 'Unhide'.
What is the default row height in Excel for Mac?
The default row height in Excel is typically 15 points, but it may vary slightly depending on the default font and font size you are using, such as Calibri 11 or 12pt.
