Hide Pivot Item in Excel
Hiding a Pivot Table item allows you to temporarily remove specific data from view without deleting it, making your analysis cleaner and more focused.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Right-click → Hide (no direct shortcut) | Control + Click → Hide (no direct shortcut) |
What Does This Action Do?
Hiding a Pivot item removes it from the Pivot Table view while retaining the underlying data in the table. The hidden item can be restored later.
How to Hide a Pivot Item
- Select the Pivot Table item you want to hide
- Right-click the item and choose Hide
- The item will disappear from the Pivot Table but remain in the data source
Tips & Best Practices
- Use hiding to simplify large Pivot Tables for presentations or reports
- You can hide multiple items at once by selecting them before hiding
- Combine with grouping to organize visible and hidden data efficiently
FAQ
- Q: Can I unhide a Pivot item later?
- Yes, right-click the field and select Show All or use the Field List to restore hidden items.
- Q: Does hiding affect Pivot Charts?
- Yes, Pivot Charts automatically update and hide the corresponding data series for hidden items.
- Q: Is there a direct keyboard shortcut for hiding Pivot items?
- No, you need to use the context menu (right-click or Control + Click on Mac).