If those gray areas have small numbers in boxes in the upper left (eg
[1][2][3]), then that's the Outline area. Clicking those numbers
expands/collapses the outline, displaying/hiding rows or columns.

Post back with more questions.

Does that help?
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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP


"Kim" wrote:

Hi,

I have a basic question. I'm looking at a spreadsheet created by someone
else that has gray areas running along the column letters and the row
numbers. I can click plus and minus signs to look at hidden rows and columns
there.

What are these called?

Thanks!
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-Kim