right click on the column u want to hide. make sure u right click on the top
(meaning the letter) u can select many by pressing the CTRL key. and there
should be a hide and unhide that u can select.

hope that helps!

"Seltz" wrote:

I am trying to hide many columns in a large Excel file. A dialogue box
appears stating: Cannot move objects off sheet. The box prevents me from
hiding any columns. All filters, formatting, hidden panes, frozen panes, etc.
are turned off.