{"id":6216,"date":"2025-03-31T02:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T02:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=6216"},"modified":"2025-03-31T06:10:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T06:10:19","slug":"how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix: Microsoft Excel Won&#8217;t Open Error [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Excel won&#8217;t open:<\/strong> Microsoft Excel is a Microsoft Office program that is used to process numbers in the form of spreadsheet tables.<\/p>\n<p>This program is widely used by administrative offices, finance, marketing, and the like.<\/p>\n<p>The world of education also introduced Microsoft Excel as basic software for <a href=\"https:\/\/cce.sydney.edu.au\/course\/BCEI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">computer learning<\/a> from elementary to high school levels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6270 size-full\" title=\"How to Fix Microsoft Excel Won't Open\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Fix-Microsoft-Excel-Wont-Open.png\" alt=\"How to Fix Microsoft Excel Won't Open\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Fix-Microsoft-Excel-Wont-Open.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Fix-Microsoft-Excel-Wont-Open-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Fix-Microsoft-Excel-Wont-Open-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Fix-Microsoft-Excel-Wont-Open-696x368.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Through the Microsoft Excel program, users can do many things such as organize data, perform numerical calculations, and use various formulas for quick and easy calculations.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, some users also experience problems when using Microsoft Excel such as hanging, not responding, stuck, unable to type, so that they cannot be opened.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68123d4fe2a3d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68123d4fe2a3d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#Causes_of_Microsoft_Excel_Cannot_Be_Opened\" title=\"Causes of Microsoft Excel Cannot Be Opened\">Causes of Microsoft Excel Cannot Be Opened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#How_to_Overcome_Microsoft_Excel_Error_Cant_Open\" title=\"How to Overcome Microsoft Excel Error, Can&#8217;t Open\">How to Overcome Microsoft Excel Error, Can&#8217;t Open<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#1_Try_Restarting_Your_ComputerLaptop\" title=\"1. Try Restarting Your Computer\/Laptop\">1. Try Restarting Your Computer\/Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#2_Check_Windows_Services_System_Configuration\" title=\"2. Check Windows Services\u00a0(System Configuration)\">2. Check Windows Services\u00a0(System Configuration)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#3_Update_Microsoft_Excel\" title=\"3. Update Microsoft Excel\">3. Update Microsoft Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#4_Repair_Microsoft_Office\" title=\"4. Repair Microsoft Office\">4. Repair Microsoft Office<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#5_Reinstall_Microsoft_Excel\" title=\"5. Reinstall Microsoft Excel\">5. Reinstall Microsoft Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#6_Use_an_Alternative_Spreadsheet_Program\" title=\"6. Use an Alternative Spreadsheet Program\">6. Use an Alternative Spreadsheet Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#FAQs_On_Microsoft_Excel_Wont_Open\" title=\"FAQ&#8217;s On Microsoft Excel Won\u2019t Open\">FAQ&#8217;s On Microsoft Excel Won\u2019t Open<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-microsoft-excel-wont-open\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Microsoft_Excel_Cannot_Be_Opened\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Microsoft Excel Cannot Be Opened<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many things that make Microsoft Excel unusable.\u00a0Here are some reasons why Microsoft Excel can&#8217;t be opened.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The program has not been activated.\u00a0<\/strong>Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel) that has not been activated (<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-remove-trial-period-from-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trial period has expired<\/a>) is definitely unusable.\u00a0For that, you need to activate it so that it can be used again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There was damage to the program (\u00a0corrupt\u00a0).\u00a0<\/strong>A corrupted\/damaged\u00a0program can be the reason Microsoft Excel can&#8217;t be used, whether it&#8217;s due to an incomplete installation,\u00a0missing\u00a0packages,\u00a0malware, and so on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Problematic program after\u00a0Windows\u00a0update.\u00a0<\/strong>Some users also experience problems with Microsoft Office after the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-update-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows\u00a0update<\/a>.\u00a0Maybe there are\u00a0packages\u00a0that have not been finished\u00a0updating\u00a0\/ installing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add-Ins problem.\u00a0<\/strong>Add-Ins\u00a0errors\u00a0(imperfect) can also cause Microsoft Excel to have problems,\u00a0not responding, to be slow to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>etc\u2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Get Free Ms Office Product Key:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Free Microsoft Office 365 Product Key [100% Working]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/microsoft-office-365-product-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Office 365 Product Key<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"Microsoft Office 2016 Product Key [100% Working]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/microsoft-office-2016-product-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Office 2016 Product Key<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Overcome_Microsoft_Excel_Error_Cant_Open\"><\/span><strong>How to Overcome Microsoft Excel Error, Can&#8217;t Open<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through this article, I will explain some tips to overcome Microsoft Excel that cannot be opened in Windows 10, 8, and 7.<\/p>\n<p>I will explain this on Windows 10 with a version of Microsoft Excel 2019.\u00a0If you are using\u00a0an operating system\u00a0with a different version of Microsoft Excel, please adjust.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Try_Restarting_Your_ComputerLaptop\"><\/span><strong>1. Try Restarting Your Computer\/Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3333\" title=\"Restart the computer or laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Restart-the-computer-or-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Restart the computer or laptop\" width=\"650\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Restart-the-computer-or-laptop.jpg 781w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Restart-the-computer-or-laptop-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Restart-the-computer-or-laptop-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the Microsoft Excel you are using does not respond at all when you open it, try\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-restart-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restarting your computer\/laptop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There may be a Windows service that is not running so the program will not start when it is opened.<\/p>\n<p>After restarting, reopen Microsoft Excel and see the results. Moreover, still not responding, try to follow the next tips.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Windows_Services_System_Configuration\"><\/span><strong>2. Check Windows Services\u00a0(System Configuration)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6261\" title=\"Check Windows Services\u00a0(System Configuration)\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Check-Windows-Services-System-Configuration.jpg\" alt=\"Check Windows Services\u00a0(System Configuration)\" width=\"601\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Check-Windows-Services-System-Configuration.jpg 571w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Check-Windows-Services-System-Configuration-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Check-Windows-Services-System-Configuration-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second tip, try checking all the\u00a0services\u00a0in System Configuration.\u00a0Make sure all the\u00a0services\u00a0have been run properly (\u00a0all\u00a0enabled conditions\u00a0).<\/p>\n<p>Reducing the use of system services and programs is not really a problem. As long as you know which ones can be turned off and which cannot be turned off.<\/p>\n<p>For that, it would be better if you enable ( enable ) all these services.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Right-click on <strong>the<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Windows\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/windows-10-start-menu-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Start menu<\/strong><\/a>, select\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Run<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Type\u00a0\u00a0MSConfig and click\u00a0\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0to enter\u00a0\u00a0<strong>System Configuration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After entering\u00a0\u00a0<strong>System Configuration<\/strong>, select the\u00a0<strong>Services<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Enable All <\/strong>to ensure all\u00a0<strong>Service<\/strong> functions are running.<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Apply <\/strong>and\u00a0\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After checking and activating all available services.\u00a0Restart the\u00a0computer and re-open Microsoft Excel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_Microsoft_Excel\"><\/span><strong>3. Update Microsoft Excel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6263\" title=\"Update Microsoft Excel\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel.jpg\" alt=\"Update Microsoft Excel\" width=\"650\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel-696x501.jpg 696w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Update-Microsoft-Excel-583x420.jpg 583w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, try\u00a0updating your Microsoft Excel to the latest version.\u00a0You can do this method if it is still possible to open Microsoft Excel (without any problems).<\/p>\n<p>Apart from updating features, the\u00a0update\u00a0option\u00a0also allows you to fix\u00a0bugs\u00a0in Microsoft Excel.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Open the Microsoft Excel program that you are using.<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0\u00a0<strong>File \u00bbAccounts<\/strong>, see the\u00a0<strong>Office Updates<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li>Click Update Options\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00bbUpdate Now<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(\u00a0Check for and apply updates for office\u00a0).<\/li>\n<li>Please wait <strong>for Checking for updates <\/strong>until the\u00a0update process is complete.<\/li>\n<li>Done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After updating \u00a0Microsoft Excel, please restart your computer\/laptop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Note: <\/span><\/strong>You can\u00a0update options if it is still possible to open Microsoft Excel. If the program really crashes and doesn&#8217;t open at all, it&#8217;s better to try the next tips.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Get Free Ms Office Product Key:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"Free Genuine Microsoft Office 2019 Product Key [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/microsoft-office-2019-product-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Office 2019 Product Key<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"Free Genuine Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/microsoft-office-2010-product-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Genuine Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Repair_Microsoft_Office\"><\/span><strong>4. Repair Microsoft Office<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6265\" title=\"Repair Microsoft Office\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office.jpg\" alt=\"Repair Microsoft Office\" width=\"650\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office.jpg 987w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office-696x420.jpg 696w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Repair-Microsoft-Office-697x420.jpg 697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the update does not make Microsoft Excel back to normal.\u00a0Try the\u00a0Microsoft Office\u00a0repair (including Microsoft Excel).<\/p>\n<p>There are two options you can do, namely Quick Repair (without an internet connection) and Online Repair (using an internet connection).<\/p>\n<p>But I suggest choosing Online Repair so that the repair process can be maximized.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Click\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Start \u00bb<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0select the\u00a0<strong>\u00a0Settings<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Apps \u00bbApps &amp; features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Find and select the\u00a0<strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong> program, select\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Modify<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>There are two\u00a0repair options,\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Quick Repair<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(without internet) and\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Online Repair<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(using an internet connection).\u00a0Choose the one you want.<\/li>\n<li>If you have an internet connection, my suggestion is to use\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Online Repair <\/strong>so that the\u00a0repair process is better and maximized.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the\u00a0repair instructions until the\u00a0\u00a0Microsoft Office\u00a0repair process is successful.<\/li>\n<li>Done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the repair,\u00a0restart\u00a0your computer and try to open Microsoft Excel again.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reinstall_Microsoft_Excel\"><\/span><strong>5. Reinstall Microsoft Excel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6266\" title=\"Reinstall Microsoft Excel\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Reinstall-Microsoft-Excel.jpg\" alt=\"Reinstall Microsoft Excel\" width=\"650\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Reinstall-Microsoft-Excel.jpg 987w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Reinstall-Microsoft-Excel-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Reinstall-Microsoft-Excel-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Reinstall-Microsoft-Excel-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Reinstall-Microsoft-Excel-696x381.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the program is really stubborn and can&#8217;t be used at all. Better to delete and reinstall Microsoft Excel.<\/p>\n<p>Download the latest Microsoft Office and make sure it is compatible with the operating system you are using.\u00a0To remove a program, you can follow the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Click\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Start \u00bb<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0select the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Apps \u00bbApps &amp; features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Find and select the\u00a0<strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong> program, select\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm with\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Uninstall <\/strong>and follow the Uninstall program instructions to complete.<\/li>\n<li>Done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After removing the program,\u00a0\u00a0clean the cache files and Windows registry until they are clean.<\/p>\n<p>Restart the computer and then you install again Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel) that you have.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_an_Alternative_Spreadsheet_Program\"><\/span><strong>6. Use an Alternative Spreadsheet Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6268\" title=\"Use an Alternative Spreadsheet Program\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-1024x498.png\" alt=\"Use an Alternative Spreadsheet Program\" width=\"650\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-696x339.png 696w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-1068x520.png 1068w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program-863x420.png 863w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Use-an-Alternative-Spreadsheet-Program.png 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to be complicated and want to complete work\/tasks quickly. In the meantime, you can use alternative\u00a0spreadsheet\u00a0programs\u00a0such as\u00a0Google Sheets, WPS Office, Prezi, LibreOffice, and the like.<\/p>\n<p>To use Google Sheets, make sure your computer\/laptop is connected to the internet. You can access Google Sheets via\u00a0Google Drive\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/sheets\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">google.com\/sheets\/about\/<\/a>.\u00a0Make sure to log in using\u00a0the Google account\u00a0that you have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_On_Microsoft_Excel_Wont_Open\"><\/span><strong>FAQ&#8217;s On Microsoft Excel Won\u2019t Open<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1. Why can&#8217;t Microsoft Excel be used for typing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans:-<\/strong> In most cases, the Microsoft Excel program that can&#8217;t be used for typing is usually because the feature is locked because it hasn&#8217;t been activated. Failed. You need to reactivate the program in order to use it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q 2. Why did Microsoft Excel appear as Protected View?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans:-<\/strong> Protected View appears because you opened an Excel file that was downloaded from the internet or a copy of the Flashdisk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. Why can&#8217;t Microsoft Excel be opened in &#8220;Safe Mode&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans:-<\/strong> Microsoft Excel 2013 and 2016 do have problems when opened in \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-start-windows-10-in-safe-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safe Mode<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q 4. Why can&#8217;t the Excel file be opened at all?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans:-<\/strong> There are many possibilities that prevent an Excel file from opening.\u00a0It is possible that the file is\u00a0corrupt, does not\u00a0support it until there is a threat of malware\/virus\u00a0on the file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q 5. Why can&#8217;t you open Excel files on Android phones?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans:-<\/strong> It is possible that the application that is used to open the Excel file does not support the Excel format.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from some of the tips above, you also need to make sure that the Microsoft Office you are using has been activated.<\/p>\n<p>Every user has problems with different\u00a0error\u00a0messages\u00a0and program responses.\u00a0For that, you need to ascertain what makes the program\u00a0error, not responding,\u00a0so that it cannot be used.<\/p>\n<p>Those are some tips you can do to overcome Microsoft Excel not being opened. Share these tips on your social media so that they are more useful and useful.<\/p>\n<p>If there is anything you need to ask, write it in the comments below. Thank you and good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excel won&#8217;t open: Microsoft Excel is a Microsoft Office program that is used to process numbers in the form of spreadsheet tables. This program is widely used by administrative offices, finance, marketing, and the like. The world of education also introduced Microsoft Excel as basic software for computer learning from elementary to high school levels. 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