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Microsoft Excel

Help and Information Center
TECHNICAL ISSUES
There are various technical problems that Microsoft Excel can return. Most are due to settings in the program, while others arise from limitations within Microsoft Excel.

Follow the steps located in the checklist to the RIGHT and they may help you resolve the problem.
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Here are some manufacturer links for technical problems.

Microsoft Download Site for Office
Here you can download service packs that might correct problems and increase stability. These service packs and web site also include other program improving enhancements.
 
Microsoft Knowledge Base
A HUGE database of answers to Excel problems. Find answers via their easy to use search form.
 
Microsoft Newsgroups
Finding information via a newsgroup can be useful but time consuming. The site is also slow even for a high speed connection so use as a last resort.

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Technical Issue Checklist

Definition:
We have defined a 'Technical Issue' to be a problem running Excel properly or as you were previously.

STEP 1: OPTIONS
One thing that may be affecting the way you use Excel is that one or more settings in the OPTIONS section of the TOOLS menu may have been altered. Ensure that these settings are set to your specifications.

STEP 2: EXCEL LIMITATIONS
Excel has many limitations that users may not be aware of. Some are fixed such as the 65,536 row limit while some are based on memory availability such as the maximum number of sheets in a workbook. To view limitations, enter 'Limitations' as a key word in the index section in Microsoft Help.

STEP 3: UNKNOWN CONFLICTS
While this site cannot determine why or how your program may be crashing or not performing properly, in many cases a re-install of the software can fix the problem. This may 'reset' Excel to its default operation parameters. You will not lose any files by performing a re-install.