Alt + P + V + G in Google Sheets (View Gridlines)
Turns the on-screen gridlines on or off, a quick way to make a model look like a finished report.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In Excel: Page Layout tab, Page Layout. In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: "Show gridlines".
What Alt + P + V + G Does in Excel
Turns the on-screen gridlines on or off, a quick way to make a model look like a finished report.
How to Use Alt + P + V + G in Google Sheets
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Sheet.
- Select the cells you want to work on (if the command needs a selection).
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). Excel-style key-tips appear over the sheet.
- Press P, V, then G. ShortieCuts runs View Gridlines, just like Excel.
Without an extension: Google Sheets doesn't support Excel's Alt key-tips, so Alt + P + V + G won't run View Gridlines on its own.
Related Shortcuts
| Keys | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Alt PM | MarginsOpens the page margin options for printing. |
| Alt PSZ | Page SizeOpens the paper size options for printing. |
FAQ
Does Alt + P + V + G work in Google Sheets?
Not on its own. Google Sheets doesn't have Excel's ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + P + V + G won't run View Gridlines. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, Alt + P + V + G works in Google Sheets the same way it does in Excel.
What does Alt + P + V + G do in Excel?
View Gridlines. Turns the on-screen gridlines on or off, a quick way to make a model look like a finished report.
How do I use Alt + P + V + G on a Mac?
With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then P, then V, then G: Option + P + V + G. The same key-tips appear as on Windows.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.