How to Remove Subtotals in Excel – 2 Methods

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remove subtotals in excel

Method 1- Delete Subtotals from a List in Excel

Steps: 

  • The following dataset contains subtotals.

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

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

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

  • Choose Subtotal.

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

  • In the Subtotal window, click Remove All.

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

  • This is the output.

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in ExcelNote:

If subtotals were manually inserted, use the  Filter option:

 Steps:

  • Select the heading of the dataset.

  • Go to Data > Filter.

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

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

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

  • You will get the subtotal rows only.

Delete Subtotals from a List of Data in Excel

  • Then, delete those rows with subtotals.

  • 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.

Remove Subtotals from Pivot Tables in Excel

  • Go to PivotTable Analyze > Field Settings.

Remove Subtotals from Pivot Tables in Excel

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

Remove Subtotals from Pivot Tables in Excel

  • This is the output.

Note: 

You can also delete subtotals in the Pivot Table Design:

Steps:

  • Select the table and go to Design > Subtotal.

Remove Subtotals from Pivot Tables in Excel

  • Select Subtotals and choose Do Not Show Subtotals.

Remove Subtotals from Pivot Tables in Excel

  • This is the output.


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