Tip of the Day | Friday 30 October 2026

This tool copies your current selection as a picture based on how it would appear when printed, and places it on the clipboard.

Use this when you want to:

• Share a visual version of your data exactly as it would appear on paper
• Paste the image into Word, PowerPoint, or graphic design software
• Create a print-accurate image for documentation or approval

The image is created in metafile format (vector-based), which preserves print quality and scales cleanly in applications like Word or PowerPoint.

It saves a few clicks compared to Excel's built-in method (Home > Copy > Copy as Picture > As shown when printed > Picture), and you can assign your own shortcut for even faster access.

Tips:

• To hide gridlines from your picture, go to View > Show and uncheck Gridlines.
• If you use this frequently, add it to your 'My Tools & Shortcuts' menu and assign a shortcut for faster access.

Starting this tool