How to make Gridlines visible in Excel – 5 Solutions

In the sample dataset gridlines are not visible:


Solution 1 – Using the View Tab

STEPS:

  • Go to the View tab.
  • In Show, check Gridlines.

Get Gridlines Back Through Excel View Tab

This is the output.

Get Gridlines Back Through Excel View Tab


Solution 2 – Setting the Default Color of Gridlines

STEPS:

  • Go to the File tab.
  • Click Options.

Set Default Color of Gridlines in Excel

  • In Excel Options, select Advanced.
  • In Display options for this worksheet, click Gridline color.
  • Choose Automatic or any other color except for White.
  • Click OK.

Set Default Color of Gridlines in Excel

This is the output.

Set Default Color of Gridlines in Excel


Solution 3 – Removing White Borders from Cells

Remove White Borders from Excel Cells to Get Gridlines

STEPS:

  • Select B4:D10.
  • Press Ctrl+1.

In Format Cells, the color is set to White in the Border tab.

  • In Presets, click None.
  • Click OK.

Remove White Borders from Excel Cells to Get Gridlines

This is the output.

Remove White Borders from Excel Cells to Get Gridlines


Solution 4 – Avoiding Color Overlay

STEPS:

  • Press Ctrl+A.
  • In the Home tab, click Fill Color.
  • Choose No Fill.

This is the output.

Read More: How to Show Gridlines after Using Fill Color in Excel


Solution 5 – Clearing Conditional Formatting Rules

STEPS:

  • Click Conditional Formatting in the Home tab.
  • Select Clear Rules.
  • Choose Clear Rules from Entire Sheet.

This is the output.

Read More: How Do You Fix Missing Gridlines in Excel


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