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mkouf
Copper Contributor
Sep 11, 2023

How to access What If analysis

Hello, I cannot find What if analysis on my web excel anywhere. I even bought the application on my google chrome and that won't open and install either. Please help me I don't know what I am doing....
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Detlef_Lewin
Silver Contributor
Sep 11, 2023

mkouf 

Here is what my secret contact at Microsoft has to say:

 

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with Excel on your Chromebook. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Check your Excel version: The What-If Analysis feature is available in Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, and Excel 20131. If you’re using an older version of Excel or a light version such as Excel Online or Excel for mobile devices, some features might not be available.

  2. Update your software: Make sure that your Chromebook, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Office are all up to date. Outdated software can sometimes cause compatibility issues.

  3. Reinstall Microsoft Office: If you’re still having trouble opening and installing Microsoft Office on your Chromebook, you might want to try uninstalling and then reinstalling it23. Please note that you’ll need a valid Microsoft 365 subscription to use the full-featured version of Office on a Chromebook42.

  4. Contact Support: If none of the above steps work, it might be a good idea to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

Remember, the web version of Excel has fewer features than the desktop version. If you need advanced features like What-If Analysis regularly, you might want to consider using a device that supports the full version of Microsoft Office.

 

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