How to Remove Subtotals in Excel – 2 Methods

This is an overview.

Method 1- Delete Subtotals from a List in Excel

Steps: 

• The following dataset contains subtotals.

• Select a cell.
• Go to Data > Outline.

• Choose Subtotal.

• In the Subtotal window, click Remove All.

This is the output.

Note:

If subtotals were manually inserted, use the  Filter option:

 Steps:

• Select the heading of the dataset.

• Go to Data > Filter.

• Enter ‘total’ in the subtotal rows and click OK.

You will get the subtotal rows only.

Delete those rows.

• Clear the Filter to see the result.

Read More: How to Use SUBTOTAL in Excel with Filters

Method 2 – Remove Subtotals from Pivot Tables in Excel

Steps:

• Select a cell in the Pivot Table.

• Go to PivotTable Analyze > Field Settings.

• In the Field Settings window, choose None and click OK.

This is the output.

Note: 

You can also delete subtotals in the Pivot Table Design:

Steps:

• Select the table and go to Design > Subtotal.

• Select Subtotals and choose Do Not Show Subtotals.

This is the output.

Download Practice Workbook

Download the practice workbook.

Related Articles

• How to Insert Subtotals in Excel
• How to Make Subtotal and Grand Total in Excel
• How to Sort Subtotals in Excel
• VBA Code for Subtotal in Excel

<< Go Back To Subtotal in Excel | Learn Excel