To efficiently remove WordArt from Excel, simply select the WordArt object you wish to delete and then press the DELETE key on your keyboard.
How to Easily Remove WordArt from Your Excel Workbook
Removing WordArt from your Excel spreadsheets is a straightforward process that primarily involves selecting the entire object and using your keyboard's delete function. This ensures that the WordArt graphic, rather than just its internal text, is completely removed from your worksheet.
Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting WordArt
Follow these simple steps to remove any WordArt object from your Excel file:
- Open Your Excel Worksheet: Navigate to the specific sheet in your Excel workbook where the WordArt object is located.
- Locate the WordArt: Identify the WordArt graphic you intend to remove.
- Select the Entire WordArt Object:
- Crucial Step: Click once on the border of the WordArt object.
- You'll know the entire object is selected when you see a solid line border with eight small circular or square handles (resizing handles) around it. This indicates that the WordArt container itself, not just the text within it, is active.
- Tip: Make sure that you select the entire WordArt object, and not just the text inside the WordArt object. If you see a blinking cursor inside the WordArt or only a dashed line, you've likely entered text editing mode. Click outside the WordArt, then click once on its border to select the whole object.
- Press the
DELETEKey: With the WordArt object fully selected, press theDELETEkey on your keyboard. The WordArt will instantly be removed from your worksheet.
Understanding WordArt Selection Types
Proper selection is key to successful removal. Here’s a quick guide to distinguish between selecting the entire object and just its text:
| Selection Type | Appearance | Action After Selection | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entire Object | Solid border with eight resizing handles | Press DELETE |
WordArt object is completely removed. |
| Text within Object | Dashed border, blinking text cursor, no resizing handles | Press DELETE |
Only the text inside the WordArt is deleted; the empty WordArt container remains. |
Advanced Removal (Using the Selection Pane)
For sheets with many overlapping objects or if you're having difficulty selecting the WordArt directly, the Selection Pane can be a useful tool:
- Go to the Home tab on the Excel ribbon.
- In the "Editing" group, click on Find & Select.
- Choose Selection Pane....
- The Selection Pane will appear on the right side of your Excel window, listing all objects (including WordArt, shapes, pictures, etc.) on the current sheet.
- Click on the name corresponding to your WordArt object (e.g., "WordArt 1," "Text Box 2"). This will select the object on the sheet.
- Once selected in the pane (and on the sheet), press the
DELETEkey.
By following these instructions, you can easily manage and remove any unwanted WordArt elements from your Excel spreadsheets, ensuring your documents remain clean and professional.
