Microsoft Excel comes with a lot of built-in functionality that doesn't restrict you to comparing data in two columns using only one method.

In Microsoft Excel, you can permanently hide columns containing data you don't need to have on show. However, grouping columns is often a better way to achieve the same outcome, especially if you ...

However, Excel's overwhelming number of menus often results in some of the most useful capabilities—like reducing the gap between bars and columns—being hidden away.