How to Hide Columns in a Qlik Sense Table: A Comprehensive Guide

Qlik Sense is a powerful data visualization tool that allows users to manipulate and present data in various ways. Sometimes, users may want to hide specific columns from their tables to organize or simplify their visualizations. This article provides detailed steps and methods on how to hide columns in a Qlik Sense table.

Method 1: Using the Properties Panel

To hide a column using the Properties Panel, follow these steps:

Open Your Qlik Sense App: Navigate to the app where your table is located. Edit the Sheet: Click on the sheet containing the table you want to modify. Enter edit mode by clicking the “Edit” button. Select the Table: Click on the table visualization that contains the column you want to hide. Access the Properties Panel: On the right side, the properties panel will open. Scroll down to the “Data” section. Edit Columns: In the properties panel, find the list of dimensions and measures. Hide the Column: For Dimensions: You can either delete the dimension if you don’t need it anymore or set the expression of the dimension to an empty string to effectively hide it. For Measures: Similar to dimensions, you can set the measure expression to null or an empty string to hide it. Apply Changes: After making your changes, click anywhere outside the properties panel to apply the changes. Save the Sheet: Finally, save your changes to the sheet.

By following these steps, you can effectively hide a column in your Qlik Sense table without removing the data from your app.

Additional Methods for Hiding Columns

There are two additional methods to hide columns in a Qlik Sense table:

Right-click on the column header and select the option Hide from the dropdown menu. Use the shortcut key Alt HOU. You will see multiple options to hide any specific row or column.

Using Calculated Fields to Hide Columns

If there is no built-in way to hide a column, you can achieve this by adding a calculated field to the table that hides the column. Follow these steps:

In the table, right-click on the column header you want to hide and select Add Field. In the Edit Field dialog box, enter the following calculation: IF [Column Name] . Click OK. The new field will be added to the table and will be hidden from view because its value is blank.

By adding a calculated field with a null or empty string value, you can effectively hide the column without removing it from the dataset.

Conclusion

Qlik Sense provides several methods to hide columns in your table visualizations. Whether you use the Properties Panel, right-click options, or calculated fields, you can customize your tables to suit your specific needs. These techniques will help you maintain a clean and organized interface for your data analysis and decision-making processes.