Remove Background Images in Excel

November 29, 2024

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Today, we’re focusing on how to remove background images in Excel—a simple yet useful trick to keep your spreadsheets clean and professional. If you’re already familiar with this feature, feel free to skip today’s edition.

Without further ado, let’s dive in and learn how to quickly remove background images in Excel and improve your worksheet’s appearance!

The process is as follows,

1. Open Excel and Navigate to “Insert”

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2. Insert an Image on the Spreadsheet

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3. Click on the Image and Click “Remove Background”

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4. Select the areas you want to Remove. Click “Keep Changes” to Remove the Background.

We are done. The background is Removed.

That’s how you can remove background images in Excel, making your spreadsheets cleaner and more professional. Whether you’re working on reports, project plans, or data analysis, a distraction-free background can improve readability and focus.

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