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Copilot in excel keeps failing

I know Outlook is currently having issues, but why is Copilot in Excel broken too? It just keeps loading and then throws an error every single time. What kind of terrible system is this?

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asked 2026-11-13T00:57:19.4166667+00:00
Roosevelt 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-13T01:21:51.06+00:00
Sharon Benedict 0 Reputation points
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how do i add a kpi

I have a power BI I am building a KPI I need to know how to sum the sum of all values of a field like total sales where each order has a total sales. I need total sales of total sales.

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asked 2026-11-12T16:02:58.55+00:00
Kenneth Borruso 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-12T16:16:55.6366667+00:00
Chris-D 2,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Excel for the Web Cursor and Drag-and-Drop Functionality Not Working Across Multiple Devices

Issue Description I am experiencing an unexpected issue with Microsoft Excel where my cursor is no longer functioning as expected. I am unable to effectively select, edit, and drag-and-drop cells. I need to restore the cursor to its normal…

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asked 2026-11-11T15:14:39.4733333+00:00
Parris M 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T15:47:33.8266667+00:00
Ryan-N 16,955 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I build a better sales & profit dashboard in Excel?

Hi, community! I am currently working on building an interactive Sales & Profit Dashboard in Excel, based on a dashboard design I found as a reference. My goal is to turn raw sales data into a clear and easy-to-use dashboard that helps me track…

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asked 2026-11-09T15:34:10.54+00:00
Noah S 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-09T17:29:07.6266667+00:00
Aetherin 3,930 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Problems with excel backgrund!!

How to change color theme in excel online Background is all black

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asked 2026-10-29T15:14:14.12+00:00
Santa Elina Kravale 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-31T20:08:03.6233333+00:00
Ryan-N 16,955 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Security Notification regarding Macros being disabled. Does not provide option for enable selection.

Intuit Quickbooks file is created in Excel for tax forms to be summarized in spreadsheet. This excel file spreadsheet has a security notification which stated macros are being disabled. There is no other option for enabling the macro. How can I get…

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asked 2026-10-23T22:48:52.9133333+00:00
Linda Shirk 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T21:54:09.8533333+00:00
Ivory 2,710 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Help to find Microsoft Excel 365 technical books with formulas.

Good evening, everyone, I was wondering if you could help me. I’m looking for a technical book on Microsoft Excel 365. I’m trying to refresh some of the things that I learned in a course that I tooked a few decades ago. The course was “Microsoft Excel…

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asked 2026-10-15T21:32:19.6733333+00:00
Hugo Plácido 65 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-17T21:13:55.5066667+00:00
Hugo Plácido 65 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Modify formula with indirect function

All data are not real as shown below.. In below formula: =LET(     Data, 'file:///Q:\Presentations\PE_31\O_Analysis and calculation\Fatigue\Backups_Marcros\Fatigue Assesment_as per 17949_Welded Joints\3_Fatigue Assesment_as per 17949_Welded…

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asked 2026-10-05T13:27:19.44+00:00
Chaturvedi, Santosh 650 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-05T13:47:09.4633333+00:00
Chaturvedi, Santosh 650 Reputation points
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stop formulas from pulling wrong information

Hello! I have a data spreadsheet that I pull information from for an import spreadsheet that is a separate excel. They do have to be separate files. I need to be able to sort, filter, and add/remove lines on the data file without the formula data…

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asked 2026-09-24T19:08:42.3333333+00:00
Megan F 120 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-29T21:14:23.9333333+00:00
Emily T 990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to make adresse book in excel sheet to control the formula present in many sheets having filter formula buit init.

I have one situation I have two folders folder_1 and folder_2, Folder 1 ([DB_Data_Collectives_2.xlsm]) have one excel sheet_1 : S1 Folder 2 have differnt excel sheet_2 Excel 2 have Filter forrmula in one cell as below …

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asked 2026-09-20T11:17:18.24+00:00
Chaturvedi, Santosh 650 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-26T20:00:17.14+00:00
Marcin Policht 113.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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power automate in excel

how do i enable power automate in excel since i want excel to automate sending emails for me

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asked 2026-09-10T21:19:40.49+00:00
Jessie Red 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T15:13:42.0366667+00:00
Lin V 1,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to collect the values from differnt sheets to one and sort them with simialr values.

(Note all values are fake not real) Hello -- I have one case. I need to paste the following content in sheet when is placed in starting seee below-. All the tabs (sheet, collective1,2,3,4...9)are in one sheet only. The values from tab Collective _1,…

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asked 2026-09-17T10:06:34.27+00:00
Chaturvedi, Santosh 650 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T15:01:20.53+00:00
Alina Le 5,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix this error and how can i start back my Microsoft Excel app?

This is the Screen shot of the error , please provide a solution to fix this?

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asked 2026-09-16T05:19:26.7366667+00:00
Kshitij Shirodkar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T11:49:41.2866667+00:00
Ana Le 2,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Copilot available in word, powerpoint, outlook but not in excel and teams

I can see the copilot icon on right bottom of word and powerpoint. I can also see copilot in the outlook ribbon. But unable to find copilot icon in excel and teams. It is neither available as right bottom icon nor in the ribbon.

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asked 2026-09-13T12:21:03.34+00:00
Jigisha Thakkar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:27:20.5566667+00:00
Helen Luu 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Excel Online functionality of Office Script buttons on protected sheets

Experiencing a problem with Office Script buttons in Excel Online. Previously, these buttons worked correctly on protected sheets, but now they only function when the sheet is unprotected. This change has disrupted my workflow, as I need to unprotect the…

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asked 2026-08-27T15:01:20.8966667+00:00
erinwhi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T14:57:55.0866667+00:00
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Copilot now working in excel

Error----I'm sorry, but there was an error processing your request. Tried below Save the workbook to OneDrive/SharePoint and turn on AutoSave Copilot in Excel requires the file to be saved to OneDrive or SharePoint. Ensure AutoSave = ON. Close…

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asked 2026-09-11T07:41:04.22+00:00
Snehal Sule 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-12T11:10:13.83+00:00
Daniel-Vo 8,170 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Why I cant able to copy the datas in a sheet in excel

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asked 2026-09-09T10:18:30.14+00:00
Manokaran Vijay Prabhakaran 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T04:14:03.2833333+00:00
EmilyS_726 34,285 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Shape/Button hyperlinks on protected sheets worked last week in Excel Online but are now completely unclickable unless the sheet is unprotected."

Shape/Button hyperlinks on protected sheets worked last week in Excel Online but are now completely unclickable unless the sheet is unprotected." This is major for our company and we have hundreds of users with "Menu" buttons on the first…

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asked 2026-09-09T19:46:36.9733333+00:00
Chris Botha 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T21:01:33.64+00:00
Kai-L 21,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Excel 2016 on Windows 11 - Copy, Paste, and Drag & Drop Not Working Across Multiple Systems

Hello Team, We are facing a critical issue with Microsoft Excel 2016 across our organization. Environment: Microsoft Office 2016 Windows 11 Issue affecting multiple systems (not limited to a single user or device) Issue Details: Copy (Ctrl+C)…

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asked 2026-09-10T04:42:33.9433333+00:00
Praddyumn Singh 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T02:47:45.68+00:00
Darren Bruce 2,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Page Break Preview within shared workbook

The functionality of Xcel within a shared workbook seems different than that of a non-shared workbook. Where is the page break feature? Why are the various tools' icons so different looking than that of regular Xcel?

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asked 2026-09-02T14:36:55.0366667+00:00
Joe J 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-04T11:59:03.6866667+00:00
Helen Luu 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor