Step 1: Open your Excel file
Before we start, make sure you have your Excel file open on your computer. This should be the file that you want to print lines on.
Step 2: Click on the Page Layout tab
Once you have your Excel file open, click on the Page Layout tab located on the top of the screen. This tab will help you adjust the layout of your Excel sheet before printing.
Step 3: Click on the Print Area dropdown
In the Page Layout tab, you will see a dropdown menu called Print Area. Click on it to see the options.
Step 4: Select the Set Print Area option
From the Print Area dropdown menu, select the Set Print Area option. This will select the area of your Excel sheet that you want to print.
Step 5: Click on the Page Setup dialog box launcher
After you have set the print area, click on the Page Setup dialog box launcher. This will open a new dialog box with more options for page setup.
Step 6: Click on the Sheet tab
In the Page Setup dialog box, click on the Sheet tab. This will help you adjust the layout and print options for your Excel sheet.
Step 7: Check the Gridlines option
Under the Sheet tab, you will see an option called Gridlines. Check the box next to it to add gridlines to your printout.
Step 8: Click on the Print Preview button
Once you have checked the Gridlines option, click on the Print Preview button. This will show you a preview of your printout with gridlines.
Step 9: Adjust the margins
If you are not satisfied with the margins of your printout, you can adjust them by clicking on the Margins option in the Page Setup dialog box.
Step 10: Adjust the page orientation
You can also adjust the page orientation of your printout by clicking on the Orientation option in the Page Setup dialog box.
Step 11: Adjust the scaling
If your Excel sheet is too big or too small for your printout, you can adjust the scaling by clicking on the Scale to Fit option in the Page Setup dialog box.
Step 12: Click on the Print button
Once you are satisfied with the layout and print options of your Excel sheet, click on the Print button. This will print your Excel sheet with gridlines.
FAQs
Q: Can I print only certain lines in Excel?
Yes, you can. You can select the specific lines you want to print by selecting them before setting the print area.
Q: Can I change the color of the gridlines?
Yes, you can. You can change the color of the gridlines by going to the Home tab, clicking on the Font Color dropdown, and selecting the color you want.
Q: Can I adjust the thickness of the gridlines?
Yes, you can. You can adjust the thickness of the gridlines by going to the Home tab, clicking on the Font Size dropdown, and selecting a thicker size.
Q: Can I print gridlines on every page?
Yes, you can. You can select the Print Gridlines option in the Page Setup dialog box to print gridlines on every page.
Conclusion
Printing lines in Excel is not as difficult as it seems. By following these easy steps, you can add gridlines to your printout and make it look more organized and professional. Remember to adjust the layout and print options according to your needs before printing.