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Editing excel in sharepoint
hello! I have an excel 365 file in sharepoint and when several users try to edit at the same time, and after that update it, the file gets freeze and produces errors. Is there any solution o...
Take this:
- Enable Co-Authoring
- Ensure that the Excel file is stored in a SharePoint Online document library and is opened using Excel Online. Co-authoring allows multiple users to edit the file simultaneously without conflicts.
- Optimize File Size
- Large files with complex formulas or data can cause performance issues. Simplify the file by:
- Reducing the number of formulas and pivot tables.
- Splitting large files into smaller, manageable ones.
- Use Versioning
- Enable version history in SharePoint to track changes and avoid overwriting errors. This can be configured in the document library settings.
- Check Permissions
- Ensure that all users have appropriate permissions (e.g., Edit access) to avoid conflicts.
- Update Office and SharePoint
- Ensure that all users are using the latest version of Excel 365 and that SharePoint is updated to the latest version.
- Avoid Simultaneous Editing in Desktop Excel
- If users open the file in Excel Desktop, simultaneous editing may cause issues. Encourage users to use Excel Online for collaboration.
- Monitor Network Performance
- Slow network connections can lead to freezing. Ensure that users have stable internet connections.
- Use SharePoint Settings
- Configure SharePoint to optimize file handling:
- Enable Check-In/Check-Out for files to manage edits.
- Set appropriate file size limits in the library settings.