You cannot alter the numbers of columns in a worksheet
You CAN change the range covered by Print Area:
Select what you want printed and use File | Print Area | Set
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I have an EXCEL 2003 worksheet with data only in columns A through M.
However, when I print it, columns N,O,P, and Q also print, with no data in
them.

When I try to delete or hide those columns, EXCEL just create four new
columns R, S,T, and U.

How can I edit the worksheet so that only columns that contain data will
show?

I will appreciate advice.