Display Bug in Excel app for ios

Lenny Li 36 Reputation points
2026-01-09T08:52:27.3033333+00:00

i am using iphone 16 pro running the latest ios 26.2 with the latest versions of apps installed.

I noted that if i have an excel spreadsheet in the onedrive, and open it with excel app, the tab names are not displayed in the lower part of the screen. I have to rotate from portrate to landscape, and rotate back again.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | iOS
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    2026-01-09T08:52:36.8433333+00:00

    It seems that you are experiencing a display issue with the Excel app on your iPhone, where the tab names are not visible until you rotate the screen. Unfortunately, the provided context does not contain specific information regarding display bugs in the Excel app for iOS or any troubleshooting steps for this particular issue.

    For general display issues in Office applications, it is often recommended to ensure that your app is updated to the latest version and to check for any updates to your device's operating system. If the problem persists, you may want to reach out to Microsoft support for assistance specific to the Excel app on iOS.

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  2. Anonymous
    2026-01-09T10:13:59.7866667+00:00

    Hello @Lenny Li,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A Forum. 

    To better understand the problem and reproduce the steps on my side, could you please clarify how you are opening the Excel file? 

    • Do you open the file directly from the Excel app (by browsing your OneDrive files inside the Excel app)? OR 
    • Do you open the file from the OneDrive app first, and then launch it in Excel? 

    Additionally, if you can, please share screenshots of the steps you take when opening the file and the screen where the tab names are missing. This will help me replicate the exact scenario and investigate further. 

    Looking forward to your response so we can assist you more effectively. 

    Please understand that our initial response does not always resolve the issue immediately. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a solution. 

    Best regards, 

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