How to Hide Columns in Google Sheets: Google Sheets vs Excel for Spreadsheet Formatting
Use Google Sheets when column hiding needs to be quick, shared, and browser based; use Excel when you need deeper formatting control, stronger desktop tools, and more precise layout options. In both tools, hiding columns is simple: select the column, right click, and choose the hide option. The real difference shows up after that, when you need to manage hidden data across teams, printed reports, protected sheets, or complex dashboards.