Reset Microsoft Excel settings to default
0Here's how to Reset Microsoft Excel settings to default.
i. Here are some of the most common issues that can occur when running Microsoft Excel and troubleshooting tips:
- Crashing or freezing - This is often caused by corrupted files or add-ins. Try disabling add-ins, repairing Office installation, or removing problematic workbooks.
- Slow performance - Large or complex workbooks can slow Excel down. Simplify data, use more system resources, or upgrade hardware.
- Calculation errors - Formulas that recur or have excessive nesting can cause this. Check formulas for errors, increase iterations, and simplify complex calculations.
- Macro issues - If a macro is failing or causing crashes, check for errors in VBA code. Re-record the macro or disable automatic macro running.
- Problems opening files - Damaged workbooks or unsupported file types lead to this. Recover previous versions or check for XML syntax errors.
- Difficulty saving files - Insufficient permissions, locked files, network issues or file size limits can prevent saving. Troubleshoot network, disable shared access, or break up the workbook.
- Data connection failures - These are often caused by changes to source files, missing authentication, or network problems. Update links, remap servers, and check credentials.
- Display issues - Incorrect text font, scrambled data, or formula symbols could mean a corrupted workbook. Also check system display settings.
- Add-in conflicts - Disable and test add-ins one by one to isolate the problem. Remove incompatible add-ins.
Regularly backup Excel workbooks and repair Office to proactively avoid many technical issues.