While working on an important spreadsheet, you might see a small green triangle in a cell. Hovering over it shows the message: “The number in this cell is formatted as text or preceded by an apostrophe.” This warning typically occurs when trying to copy and paste links from another worksheet. Let’s explore the best ways to fix this error effectively.
Many users have recently reported in the community websites that they encountered the “Microsoft Excel Access denied. Contact your administrator” error when trying to open, save, or edit XLS/XLSX files. It usually occurs in shared environments, such as corporate networks or systems with tight security controls. In this blog, I will explore the common causes and some workable solutions on how to fix access denied contact your administrator in Excel to maximize Excel’s functionality.
While handling an Excel spreadsheet, you may face various errors and issues. One such warning message is- “This will cancel a pending data refresh. Continue.” This error appears when Excel is trying to pull data from external sources, like Power Query, pivot tables, or connected databases. If the process is interrupted, Excel warns users that ongoing data operations will be terminated. Well, this blog describes the major factors and quick solutions to fix it.
In MS Excel, formulas are powerful, but even a single mistake can throw up an error. One of the most common errors users can face while using the VLOOKUP function is: “The formula you typed contains an error.” It typically indicates a problem with the formula’s syntax, incorrect arguments, or a reference to a non-existent cell or function. Thus, if you’re frustrated by this, you’re not alone. In this blog, we’ll break down what causes this message and how to fix it quickly.
In MS Excel, Pivot Tables are excellent tools, but they can be frustrating when things go wrong. While using PivotTable in the Excel spreadsheet, you may face various problems or errors. Well, in this blog, you will learn common Excel pivot table problems and their solutions to save your time and sanity.
Like any other software, Microsoft Excel is not immune to corruption or hiccups. One annoying error that users come across is “We’re sorry we ran into a problem completing your request.” It appears when trying to open an Excel spreadsheet in OneDrive. Well, in this blog, you will understand its major causes and be equipped with tried & tested solutions to fix it.
VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup) is an excellent function that searches for an exact value in a first column of the table & returns a corresponding value from another column in a same row. But sometimes, you may face a situation where this function fails to work. In such a case, fixing this problem for a seamless spreadsheet experience is important. Well, this blog explores the most common reasons why VLOOKUP not working and how to fix it quickly.
Undoubtedly, Microsoft Excel provides several functions to analyze, audit, and calculate data. Some of the formulas are frequently used by users by a small group of statistical specialists. Formulas make the work easy for maintaining and carrying out complex calculations as well. But what if Excel formulas not working? Well, it’s a very frustrating issue, but it can be fixed by applying the solutions mentioned in this post.
Excel users often come across the “Cannot open the specified file” error when trying to access a hyperlink in the spreadsheet. This message typically occurs due to various factors, including incorrect file paths, broken hyperlinks, or system restrictions. Regardless of the reasons, this error can be easily solved with some quick fixes.
