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When using excel since the May 30th update, Excel does nothing when inserting/deleting rows/columns.
The insert and insert paste row/column options are not greyed out on right click. When the insert option is selected, nothing happens. Same for the Insert sheet rows/columns in the home tab: nothing happens when clicked. No error messages either, it seems like excel just forgets what you told it to do.
This is happening on newly opened blank workbooks as well, so there are no frozen panes, sheet protection, hidden rows, worksheet errors or corrupt workbooks, and there's no point in restarting excel for a workbook that was just opened.
I have already repaired and re-installed office 365.
Restarting the computer allows me to insert rows/columns 2-3 times before it breaks again.
EDIT: added "deleting" and "columns" to initial "could not insert rows"
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This does not solve the issue. Closing and reopening allows you to insert once, then the functionality immediately breaks again.
Close all the workbook. Then new workbook will work.
If you already opened a file with that issue, all the workbook will not work.
I don't think test files will be helpful, as the bug occurs even with brand new files.
Try setting calculation option to manual. It works for some documents.
If issue persist, share a test file.
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Why a sample file is important for troubleshooting. How to do it. - Microsoft Community