How to Delete a Data Table in Excel (4 Easy Ways)

While using Microsoft Excel, sometimes we need to delete or remove a data table. In this tutorial, I will show you four quick tricks to delete a data table in Excel effectively, with appropriate illustrations. These methods are simple and do not require the use of any complex formulas.

Consider the following dataset. Let’s use this dataset to demonstrate what actions to take when a data table is deleted. We will use the peripheral device, Design tab, Clear command, and VBA code, as well, to delete a data table in Excel. Here’s an overview of the dataset for today’s task.

1. Using a Peripheral Device to Remove a Table from the Data Model in Excel

In this section, we will use the peripheral device (mouse) to delete a table from the data model. This is an easy task. From our dataset, we can easily do that. Let’s follow the instructions below to delete a table from the data model!

Steps:

• First of all, select the data table. From our dataset, we will select data ranging from B4 to E13 for the convenience of our work.

• Hence, press the right-click on your mouse.
• After that, a window will appear in front of you. From that window, select the Table Columns under the Delete option.

• As a result, you will be able to delete a data table that has been given in the below screenshot.

2. Using Design Tab to Delete a Data Table Without Deleting Data in Excel

Now, we want to delete a table but keep the formatting and data of that table. Undoubtedly, this is an easy task. Let’s follow the instructions below to delete a table from the data model!

Steps:

• Firstly, select range B4:E13 of the data table.
• Go to, Table Design → Tools → Convert to Range.

• As a result, a Microsoft Excel warning box will pop up asking Do you want to convert the table to a normal range? After that, press the OK option.

• Finally, you will be able to delete a table but keep the formatting and data of that table.

3. Applying Clear Command to Delete a Data Table in Excel

Here, we want to delete tables and delete data and formatting as well, using the Clear command in Excel.

Steps:

• To remove the data table, select range B4:E13.
• Home → Editing → Clear All.

• As a result, you will be able to delete a data table that has been given in the below screenshot.

4. Running an Excel VBA Code to Delete a Data Table in Excel

I’ll show you how to delete a data table in Excel by using a simple VBA code. It’s very helpful for some particular moments. From our dataset, we will delete a data table in Excel.

Step:

• First of all, open a Module.
• From your Developer tab, go to Visual Basic.

• After clicking on the Visual Basic ribbon, a window named Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications – Delete a Data Table will instantly appear in front of you.
• From that window, we will insert a module for applying our VBA code. To do that, go to Insert → Module.

• Hence, the Delete a Data Table module pops up. In the Delete a Data Table module, write down the below VBA code.

Sub delete_data_table()
Cells.Range("B4:E13").Delete
End Sub

• To run the VBA perform, Run → Run Sub/UserForm.

• After running the VBA code, go back to your worksheet and you will be able to remove a data table that has been given in the below screenshot.

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Conclusion

I hope all of the suitable methods mentioned above to delete a data table will provoke you to apply them in your Excel spreadsheets with more productivity. You are most welcome to feel free to comment if you have any questions or queries.

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