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danandrew
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Apr 11, 2019

Odd things happening

Hi folks, a couple of weeks ago two things started happening in my excel that I cannot find a solution for anywhere. (1) when I start typing a formula, all groups expand in my excel sheet.  How do ...
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JKPieterse
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Apr 11, 2019
Does this also happen when you start Excel in safe mode (press and hold the control key when you launch Excel)?
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danandrew
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Apr 11, 2019

Hi Jan, it does not happen in safe mode...

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    JKPieterse
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    Apr 12, 2019
    Start Excel normally and then try turning off your add-ins one by one to see which causes this. Don't forget to also check the COM add-ins. File, Options, Add-ins tab, dropdown close to the bottom of the window, select add-in type and press Go...
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      danandrew
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      Apr 12, 2019

      IJKPieterse  I tried that... no change.  Do I need to just action the active ones or the inactive ones too?

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        JKPieterse
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        Apr 12, 2019
        Only look at the ones which are checked. O and if you have a Personal macro workbook you may want to try moving that away from the XLSTART folder as well.