Set a Print Area in Excel

Excel prints the print area set by the user. To learn how to set a print area in Excel, follow the steps below.

1. Select a range of cells. For instance, we select B2:C9.

select a range

2. Click Page Layout -> Print Area -> Set Print Area.

click print area

3. Click Save to save your file.

4. To see the print preview, click File tab -> Print.

set print area

To delete the Print Area, follow the steps below.

1. Click Formula tab -> Name Manager.

2. In the Name Manager dialog box, select the “print_area” you want to delete and then click the Delete button.

delete print area

Note: you can now see the print preview to make sure that the print area is gone (Shortcut: CTRL+p).

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