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Tip of the Day | Saturday March 7th, 2026

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Copy Selection as Picture (As Shown When Printed)

This tool copies your current selection as a picture based on how it would appear when printed, and places it on the clipboard.
Use this when you want to:
  • Share a visual version of your data exactly as it would appear on paper
  • Paste the image into Word, PowerPoint, or graphic design software
  • Create a print-accurate image for documentation or approval
    The image is created in metafile format (vector-based), which preserves print quality and scales cleanly in applications like Word or PowerPoint.
    It saves a few clicks compared to Excel's built-in method (Home > Copy > Copy as Picture > As shown when printed > Picture), and you can assign your own shortcut for even faster access.
    Tips:
  • To hide gridlines from your picture, go to View > Show and uncheck Gridlines.
  • If you use this frequently, add it to your 'My Tools & Shortcuts' menu and assign a shortcut for faster access.

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