How to Copy Excluding Hidden Rows in Excel – 4 Easy Methods

This is the sample dataset.

Method 1. Applying a Keyboard Shortcut to Copy Rows in Excel (Except Hidden Ones)

Some rows are hidden in this dataset.

Steps:

• Select the dataset B5:D12.

• Right-click and select Copy or press Ctrl+C to copy.

• Select the destination cell. Here, B14.
• Click Paste.

The data range is copied excluding the hidden rows.

Method 2. Selecting the Rows Manually and Copy Avoiding the Hidden Rows

Steps:

• Press and hold CTRL.
• Select rows  5 and 8.
• Release CTRL and press and hold SHIFT.  Select row 10.
• Press and hold  CTRL and select row 12.
• Press CTRL+C to copy.

You can also select the rows one by one while holding CTRL.

• Click the destination. A14, here, and press CTRL+V to paste.

The rows were copied excluding the hidden rows.

Method 3. Using the Go To Special Command to Copy Rows in Excel (Except the Hidden Rows)

Steps:

• Select the dataset B5:D12.
• Then click: Home > Editing > Find & Select > Go To Special.

• Select Visible cells only.
• Click OK.

• The visible rows are selected. Press CTRL+C to copy.

• Click the destination cell and press CTRL+V to paste.

The visible rows are copied.

Read More: Copy Rows from One Sheet to Another Based on Criteria

Method 4. Using the Excel Quick Access Toolbar to Copy Rows without Hidden Rows

Steps:

• Click Customize Quick Access Toolbar.
• Click More Commands.

• Select All Commands from the Choose commands from drop-down menu.

• In the Command box, click Select Visible Cells.
• Choose Add.
• Click OK.

The command is added.

• Select the data range and click Select Visible Cells.

Only visible cells are selected.

• Press CTRL+C to copy.

Click the destination cell and press CTRL+V.

This is the output.

Read More: How to Copy Alternate Rows in Excel

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