How to Create an Image of an Excel Spreadsheet. Screen-capturing programs such as the Windows Snipping tool are fine for capturing graphics you see on your screen's visible area.

An Excel sheet with an arrow indicating where to double-click to change column width. The AutoFit Column Width in Excel's Format drop-down in the Home tab is selected.

The bigger and uglier your Excel spreadsheet gets, the more you need these tips to handle the data with as little hassle as possible.