excel skips to another workbook for no apparent reason

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The original post on this thread was on 1/24/15.  Numerous people are having the same problem using various computers and various versions of Excel since the 2013 version came out with separate windows for each spreadsheet.

Raju Das of Microsoft entered the thread on 2/11/15. 

In over a year no one appears to have found a solution to this problem.  I am not the only one on this thread who has reached the conclusion that this is a fundamental problem with Excel 2013+ that should be addressed by Microsoft.

Same problem since I have owned this iteration of Excel - super frustrating. Microsoft needs to address.

Hi Vardhaman,

Thanks for your interest.

1. What is the exact issue are you facing?

Like others responded on this thread, the issue is that when I think I am typing into one workbook, the text ends up appearing in another workbook that's open after I hit "enter". If there is already text or formula in the second workbook, it gets over-written.

2. Did you try any troubleshooting steps?

No, because I doubt any of them would work (sorry, I am a pessimist now). I was looking on the net for a sure-fire solution when I found this thread. I think the only solution would be to have one workbook open at a time, which is not practical in the modern age.

3. What is the version of Excel 2013 are you using?

Apparently I am using Office 365 ProPlus (though I am pretty sure it says it's Office 2013 when it opens). Version: 15.0.4805.1003 (updates are set to automatically install)

Thanks,

Graeme.

Everyone in our factory is having this same problem(20+ engineers). I am one of the few that always is working with multiple workbooks so I see it multiple times a day. Sometimes it even prevents me from working in or saving the first workbook until I save the one it keeps jumping too.

It has been over a year since I got 2013 on my new computer ( what a joke ).  I notice this problem with several others immediately, and I responded to Microsoft through their new app evaluation with no response from them.

This problem is totally frustrating I never know when I am typing in excel where I will end up.  I consider a major issue, but Microsoft with market domination is not doing anything.  This is a basic fundamental operation of the software is that the user can rely on where they are entering data. 

It is broken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When will they fix it?????????? -- Here is an idea go back to where it is still working and return everyone's money for pushing everyone into some idiots brain fart so Microsoft can make more sells

Let take 2010 make a few changes and make all our loyal customer give us more money.  Who cares if the basic functionality is broken. 

I HAVE ENOUGH THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT ALREADY THAN THE PROGRAM JUMPING WORKBOOKS ON ITS OWN!!!!