How to Remove Excess Tab Symbols From an Excel Spreadsheet

1. Make a copy of the file you want to remove tab symbols from. Work on the copy of the file.
2. Go to the 'Home' tab.
3. Click on the 'Find Replace' icon (it looks like a pair of binoculars). This will pull up the Find/Replace dialog box. Alternatively, hit 'Ctrl'-'H' to pull up the Find/Replace dialog box.
4. For the item to be found, enter '^t'. Leave the 'Replace' field blank.
5. Click on the 'Options' button and select 'Workbook' from the first drop-down menu.
6. Click on the 'Find Next' button; make sure it's highlighted what you want replaced, and click 'Replace.'
7. Repeat the previous step until all the tab symbols you want replaced are removed. Alternatively, if you want to eliminate all tab symbols, select 'Replace All.'