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Excel Default Date Entries

I'm having an issue with my work computer for excel. On every copy of excel I have ever used, if I were to enter the month and day as such: mmm d --------------> apr 4 ----------------------> April 4, 2026 (i understand cell formatting changes this…

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asked 2026-11-12T15:16:21.6666667+00:00
Martin C 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T15:48:30.3133333+00:00
Martin C 0 Reputation points
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How to Calculate Electricity Consumption (kWh) Using Excel?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on how to calculate electricity consumption (energy usage) using Microsoft Excel. I would like to create an Excel spreadsheet to track and calculate electricity consumption based on electricity meter readings…

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asked 2026-11-12T05:49:49.2633333+00:00
ekxsss venom 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-12T07:06:27.0733333+00:00
Teddie Dang 2,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Trying to drag down a sum if formula but keeping the same range

Hi, I am using the below formular. How can I make it so the "C1" drags down to C2, C3 etc without having to do it one by one?? Sorry if this is a silly question I just can't seem to manage it. I have a lot of different codes to use so would…

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asked 2026-11-04T15:41:55.7933333+00:00
Sarah Saleh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T13:25:50.3133333+00:00
Sarah Saleh 0 Reputation points
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Excel formulas disappear

I use excel to calculate class grades with typical grade foremulas, like x % for homework, y% for exam grades, etc. When I reopen the file, the numbers are all correct, but I cannot see anymore the formula with which I calculated the number. Is this just…

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asked 2026-11-03T21:56:23.9366667+00:00
Rudi Michalak 0 Reputation points
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I can't click the blank document on Microsoft Excel

when i open my excel, i can't create a new document or the blank document. it's not like a grey color one like it can't be clicked, but when i click it, the blank document wont open

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asked 2026-11-03T20:31:49.14+00:00
Deesha Shahdezi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-04T20:10:50.73+00:00
Jay1 Tran 1,995 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How can I turn on and use AutoSave for Microsoft Word and Excel without signing into OneDrive

I have seen this question a bit, but the latest answer from May 2025 was ambiguous. I would like to turn on AutoSave and use this feature without signing into OneDrive. I have the correct boxes checked for where I want my files to go and have checked…

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asked 2026-01-05T03:40:16.2233333+00:00
NotForYou 5 Reputation points
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How to fix excel error "Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to complete an OLA action"?

I am studying power query and my excel has the error below. I am unable to continue with my work.

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asked 2026-01-13T13:29:10.57+00:00
Melissa Masindet 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-29T23:53:07.4233333+00:00
Grego Medeiros 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

microsoft does not work in excel

my excel does not work because my old microsoft account reset beacause i reset my laptop there are so many problems facing in ecxel please transfer my old account

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asked 2026-10-28T18:19:01.58+00:00
satyam saini 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-28T18:24:50.6833333+00:00
satyam saini 20 Reputation points
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microsoft excel is not opening

it is saying repair excel but when i click on repair it is not doing anything

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asked 2026-10-26T08:09:15.7966667+00:00
Sunday Nsobaula 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-27T10:39:45.21+00:00
Aetherin 3,930 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix sandbox:/ file link issue when downloading updated files in chat?

Hi, I am unable to download files generated in the chat session. When I click on the provided download link, it redirects or gives a sandbox:/ path format (e.g., sandbox:/ISO_14001_2026_Factory_2_Environmental_Aspect_Evaluation_Academic_Updated.xlsx),…

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asked 2026-09-14T15:05:11.2166667+00:00
phim sayy 10 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-21T17:25:41.7333333+00:00
Ferg1 0 Reputation points
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https://www.google.com/search?q=sandbox:/s%C3%A1bado_17_octubre_con_pedidos.xlsx

como puedo abrir este enlace de excel. https://www.google.com/search?q=code-generated-file-edbbb5ec-f82a-4013-830e-745ca1d2d6c2

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asked 2026-10-17T16:09:06.36+00:00
nelson torres 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-20T19:49:08.3766667+00:00
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Print Layout on EXCEL not working

My print layout tab and options won't let me select the tabs and i restarted the Print Spooler in services

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asked 2026-10-11T04:37:04.33+00:00
Shaunte Armstrong 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-12T10:11:25.3233333+00:00
Alina Le 5,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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MY SCHOOL ACCOUNT WORKS ON WEB BUT NOT ON DESKTOP

Hi! How can I fix my excel because it only works on web and not desktop and I need it for my exam and all my assignments.

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asked 2026-10-08T15:19:39.6066667+00:00
Castellano, Ava E 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-08T15:39:40.9933333+00:00
Lin V 1,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I want to learn Excel Data Analysis

I want to have advanced excel skills. I am currently an intern under revenue management auditing meter readings. With cross field experience of compliance and reporting.

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asked 2026-10-07T08:05:05.41+00:00
Lungani Zibula 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-08T14:43:27.7533333+00:00
Babi Kumari yadav 0 Reputation points
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Paper size is different when exporting from Excel

When you create an export-> PDF/XPS document from Excel, the PDF is created differently from the set paper size.

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asked 2026-08-25T10:10:33.7233333+00:00
Ross Evangeline 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-07T08:30:37.3666667+00:00
Raphaël Eliakim 0 Reputation points
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EXCEL cell displays PREVIOUS prompt result when NEXT prompt is given.

My HLOOKUP routine works correctly, however, my SECOND prompt request continues to show the first request UNLESS I scroll the responding cell off the screen then scroll it back. NOW it displays the requested data instead of showing the previous request…

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asked 2026-09-29T00:55:38.6566667+00:00
BobWyand-6542 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T01:23:16.3133333+00:00
Jade Ng 16,705 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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grouping within pivot tables

I'm a stats teacher at Iowa Central Community College. For a couple of my assignments I have students create pivot tables and I want them to group the data within the pivot tables. Several students do not have grouping as an option anymore. It's not just…

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asked 2026-09-03T14:28:16.42+00:00
Weber, John 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-30T14:52:20.8833333+00:00
Helen Luu 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i can't open the word and excel

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asked 2026-09-27T12:29:14.1733333+00:00
TESALONICA LUMAYA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-28T12:47:49.3+00:00
Kristen Tran 2,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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i am a student i spend all money on buying a laptop so i need Microsoft office for free

i need Microsoft office and excel for free because i am a student of class7 i have no money to spent

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asked 2026-09-24T09:37:57.0933333+00:00
mokshit jain 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-25T14:16:55.4766667+00:00
Demi Nguyen 3,045 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix faulty operation of Excel HLOOKUP sequence that recopies old prompt rather than reveal the new prompt.

I have developed an app based upon Excel's HLOOKUP feature. Each tab has an 11-page scroll-down to reveal requested information from the featured HLOOKUP array. Ten of the 11 pages work perfectly, but the second page reveals (upon pressing…

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asked 2026-09-21T01:46:58.6333333+00:00
BobWyand-6542 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T04:54:04.27+00:00
Senthil kumar 3,000 Reputation points