- In short
- Selects only the visible cells in your range and skips rows or columns that are filtered out or hidden, so a copy takes just what you see. Nothing is changed. Only the selection changes. A new Selection. The source table is left as it is. The whole operation happens locally; nothing is sent anywhere.
What it is for
Select Visible Cells is used to select only the visible cells in the range.
When to use it
It earns its place whenever you have to none.
Example scenarios
- None.
What it needs
A range. Supported data types: text, number, date (by selection).
How to use it
- Select the range to audit.
- On the XLMind Plus tab, open the Advanced Audit menu in the Formula Audit group and choose Select Visible Cells.
- Confirm; a new Selection.
What it produces
A new Selection.
Effect on your data and undo
Select Visible Cells does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item.
How it differs from similar tools
It adds no color or notes; it builds a plain Excel selection, so you can feed the result straight into any bulk action such as formatting, clearing or copying.
Good to know
No special preconditions.
Limitations
No special preconditions.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the output written?
- A new Selection.
- Does the result stay linked to the source?
- What you get is static: it will not follow later edits, so rerun the tool once the data moves on.
- Any known limits?
- No special preconditions.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes. Everything runs on your computer; the internet is only needed for licensing and updates.
Works well with
- Before you start, consider Select Blank Cells
- As a next step, use Extract Formula Text
- As a complement, use Formula Map Summary
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