Delete all contents except for first row for specific sheets in Excel

Delete all contents except for first row for specific sheets in Excel

To delete all contents except for the first row in specific sheets of an Excel workbook, you can use Python with the openpyxl library. Here's how you can achieve this:

Install openpyxl

If you haven't installed openpyxl yet, you can install it using pip:

pip install openpyxl

Python Script to Delete Contents

Here's a Python script that deletes all rows except the first one in specific sheets of an Excel workbook:

from openpyxl import load_workbook def delete_rows_except_first(sheet): max_row = sheet.max_row if max_row > 1: sheet.delete_rows(2, max_row - 1) def delete_contents_except_first_row(filename, sheets): wb = load_workbook(filename) for sheet_name in sheets: if sheet_name in wb.sheetnames: sheet = wb[sheet_name] delete_rows_except_first(sheet) else: print(f"Sheet '{sheet_name}' not found in the workbook.") wb.save(filename) wb.close() # Example usage: filename = 'your_excel_file.xlsx' sheets_to_process = ['Sheet1', 'Sheet2'] # List of sheet names to process delete_contents_except_first_row(filename, sheets_to_process)

Explanation:

  1. delete_rows_except_first(sheet):

    • This function deletes all rows except the first row in a given sheet.

  2. delete_contents_except_first_row(filename, sheets):

    • This function loads the Excel workbook specified by filename.
    • It iterates through each sheet name provided in sheets.
    • For each sheet, it checks if the sheet exists in the workbook (wb.sheetnames).
    • If the sheet exists, it calls delete_rows_except_first(sheet) to delete all rows except the first row.
    • After processing all sheets, it saves the workbook back to the original file (filename).

  3. Example Usage:

    • Replace 'your_excel_file.xlsx' with the path to your Excel file.
    • Modify sheets_to_process to include the names of the sheets you want to process.

Notes:

  • Ensure your Excel file is closed when running this script.
  • Make sure your Excel file is not open in any other program while running the script.
  • This script modifies the Excel file directly, so it's a good practice to make a backup of your file before running it, especially if you're not familiar with the data or the script.

By using openpyxl, you can automate the task of deleting all contents except for the first row in specific sheets of an Excel workbook using Python effectively. Adjust the script as per your specific requirements and Excel file structure.

Examples

  1. Excel VBA delete all rows except first row on specific sheets

    • Description: Deleting all rows except the first row on specific sheets in Excel using VBA.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteAllExceptFirstRow() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).Delete End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA macro iterates through specified sheets (Sheet1 and Sheet2 in this example) and deletes all rows except the first row.

  2. Excel macro delete all data below first row specific sheets

    • Description: Using an Excel macro to remove all data below the first row on selected sheets.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteDataBelowFirstRow() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Range(ws.Cells(2, 1), ws.Cells(ws.Rows.Count, ws.Columns.Count)).ClearContents End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This macro clears the contents of all cells below the first row on specified sheets (Sheet1 and Sheet2).

  3. Excel VBA delete all rows except headers on specific sheets

    • Description: Deleting all rows except the header row on specific sheets using Excel VBA.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteRowsExceptHeader() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).ClearContents End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA script clears all contents except the first row (assumed to be headers) on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  4. Excel macro clear data below first row certain sheets

    • Description: Using a macro to clear data below the first row on specific sheets in Excel.
    • Code:
      Sub ClearDataBelowFirstRow() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Range(ws.Cells(2, 1), ws.Cells(ws.Rows.Count, ws.Columns.Count)).ClearContents End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This macro clears the contents of all cells below the first row on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  5. Excel VBA delete all rows but keep top row specific sheets

    • Description: Deleting all rows except the top row (header) on specified sheets using Excel VBA.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteAllButTopRow() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).Delete End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA code deletes all rows except the first row (header) on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  6. Excel macro delete all rows except header row certain sheets

    • Description: Using a macro to remove all rows except the header row on specific sheets in Excel.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteRowsExceptHeader() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).ClearContents End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA script clears all contents except the first row (header) on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  7. Excel VBA delete all rows except first row multiple sheets

    • Description: Deleting all rows except the first row across multiple sheets using Excel VBA.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteAllExceptFirstRowMultiSheets() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets Select Case ws.Name Case "Sheet1", "Sheet2" ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).Delete End Select Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA macro deletes all rows except the first row on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  8. Excel macro clear all data except first row specific sheets

    • Description: Using a macro to clear all data except the first row on specific sheets in Excel.
    • Code:
      Sub ClearAllExceptFirstRow() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Range(ws.Cells(2, 1), ws.Cells(ws.Rows.Count, ws.Columns.Count)).ClearContents End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA script clears all contents except the first row on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  9. Excel VBA delete all rows except top row certain sheets

    • Description: Deleting all rows except the top row (header) on specified sheets using Excel VBA.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteAllButTopRow() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets If ws.Name = "Sheet1" Or ws.Name = "Sheet2" Then ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).Delete End If Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA code deletes all rows except the first row (header) on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

  10. Excel macro delete all rows except first row specified sheets

    • Description: Macro to delete all rows except the first row on specified sheets in Excel.
    • Code:
      Sub DeleteAllExceptFirstRowSpecificSheets() Dim ws As Worksheet For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets Select Case ws.Name Case "Sheet1", "Sheet2" ' Specify sheet names ws.Rows("2:" & ws.Rows.Count).Delete End Select Next ws End Sub
    • Explanation: This VBA macro deletes all rows except the first row on sheets Sheet1 and Sheet2.

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