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Tim_H1230
Copper Contributor
Mar 03, 2024

Excel crashes when making a keystroke

Excel crashes when entering data into cell

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  • NikolinoDE's avatar
    NikolinoDE
    Gold Contributor
    Mar 04, 2024

    Tim_H1230 

    If Excel is crashing when making a keystroke or entering data into a cell, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

    1. Update Excel: Ensure you are using the latest version of Excel. Sometimes, bugs and stability issues are fixed in newer versions.
    2. Restart Excel: Close Excel completely and then reopen it. Sometimes, simply restarting the program can resolve temporary issues.
    3. Check for Updates: Check for updates for your operating system. Sometimes, issues with Excel can be related to system compatibility or conflicts that are resolved with updates.
    4. Disable Add-ins: If you have any Excel add-ins installed, try disabling them temporarily to see if one of them is causing the issue. You can do this by going to the "File" menu, selecting "Options", then "Add-Ins", and then disabling the add-ins one by one.
    5. Run Excel in Safe Mode: Try running Excel in Safe Mode, which disables all add-ins and customizations. This can help determine if the issue is related to an add-in or customization. You can usually do this by holding down the Ctrl key while starting Excel.
    6. Check for Corrupted Files: The Excel file you are working with might be corrupted. Try opening a different Excel file to see if the issue persists. If the problem only occurs with a specific file, you may need to try to repair or recreate that file.
    7. Update Drivers: Ensure that your graphics drivers are up to date. Sometimes, display drivers can cause compatibility issues with Excel.
    8. Check for System Memory Issues: If your computer is running low on memory (RAM), it can cause Excel to crash. Check your system's memory usage and close any unnecessary programs or processes that may be using up memory.
    9. Repair Office Installation: If none of the above steps work, you can try repairing your Office installation. This can be done through the Control Panel or Settings, depending on your version of Windows.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing Excel to crash when making a keystroke or entering data into a cell. The text was created with the help of AI.

     

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