Delete Blank Rows in Excel Instantly (The Smart Way) Blank rows may seem harmless, but they silently damage your Excel work. They interrupt sorting, break formulas, and make dashboards look messy. Many people still remove empty rows manually—or rely on formulas and even VBA. The truth is, Excel already provides a powerful keyboard-based solution that clears them out in seconds. Below is the quickest and most efficient method Excel professionals use—no mouse, no formulas, no code. The Exact Steps