How to Remove Grouping in Excel – 2 Suitable Examples

Example 1 – Remove Grouping from a Group of Rows

The following dataset showcases manual grouping.

Remove Grouping from a Group of Rows


1.1 All Grouped Rows

Steps:

  • Go to the Data tab >> Outline >> Ungroup >> Clear Outline.

Remove Grouping in Excel from All Grouped Rows

This is the output.

Remove Grouping in Excel from All Grouped Rows

Notes:

  • There is no data loss when you remove the outline in Excel.
  • Collapsed hidden rows may be left after you remove the outline.
  • After you remove the outline, you cannot restore it with Undo or Ctrl + Z. You will have to redraw the outline.

1.2 Selected Rows

Steps:

  • Select rows (5 to 8)  to remove grouping.
  • Go to the Data tab >> Outline >> Ungroup >> Click Ungroup.

Remove Grouping in Excel from Selected Rows

  • In the Ungroup dialog box, select Rows.
  • Click OK.

Selected Rows

This is the output.

Remove Grouping in Excel from Selected Rows

Notes: 

Rows that are not adjacent cannot be ungrouped at the same time. The above steps must be repeated for each group.


1.3 Rows Automatically Grouped by the SUBTOTAL Function

The following image shows rows automatically grouped by the SUBTOTAL function.

Remove Grouping in Excel from Rows Automatically Grouped by SUBTOTAL Function

To remove this kind of grouping:

Steps:

  • Select any cell in the group. Go to the Data tab >> Outline >> Subtotal.

Rows Automatically Grouped by SUBTOTAL Function

  • In the Subtotal dialog box, click Remove All.

Rows Automatically Grouped by SUBTOTAL Function

  • This is the output.

Rows Automatically Grouped by SUBTOTAL Function

Read More: How to Create Multiple Groups in Excel


Example 2 – Remove Grouping from Worksheets

  • Right-click the grouped sheet tabs.
  • Choose “Ungroup Sheets”.

This is the output.

Remove Grouping from Worksheets


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