How to Restore Removed Gridlines in Google Sheets

If you’ve removed gridlines in Google Sheets and want to restore them, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the View Menu

1. Click on the View menu:
   • Go to the top menu and click on “View.”
2. Toggle “Gridlines”:
   • In the View menu, find the “Gridlines” option. If there’s a checkmark next to it, it means gridlines are currently visible. If gridlines are not visible, click on it to toggle on and show the gridlines.

Method 2: Using the Format Menu

1. Select the Cells:
   • Click and drag to select the cells or range of cells where you want to restore gridlines.
2. Open the Format menu:
   • Either right-click on the selected cells and choose “Format” from the context menu, or go to the top menu and click on “Format.”
3. Go to “Borders”:
   • In the Format menu, hover over “Borders.”
4. Choose “All borders”:
   • Select “All borders” to display visible cell borders and gridlines for the selected cells.

Method 3: Using the Print Settings

If you removed gridlines specifically for printing and want to restore them:

1. Open the File menu:
   • Go to the top-left corner and click on “File.”
2. Select “Print” or “Print Setup”:
   • Choose either “Print” or “Print Setup” from the File menu.
3. Adjust Print Settings:
   • In the Print or Print Setup dialog box, look for an option like “Gridlines” or “Print gridlines.” Make sure it is checked to include gridlines in the printed version.

By following one of these methods, you can restore gridlines in Google Sheets based on your specific scenario and preferences.