How to repair excel because of some errors and I cannot access my works or edits

Bariakor Loretta Diengdoh Mawiong 20 Reputation points
2026-08-14T06:33:56.84+00:00

I have been continuously tried to repair and edit my works, but nothing is being solved, any suggestions

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Windows
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Michelle Nguyen 1,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-14T08:04:19.7033333+00:00

Hi @Bariakor Loretta Diengdoh Mawiong

Based on the information you provided, I understand that you have repeatedly tried to repair and edit your Excel work, but the issue is still unresolved.

To help you further, could you please provide the following information?

  • A screenshot of the error message or issue you are experiencing. Please make sure to hide or remove any personal, confidential, or sensitive information before sharing it.
  • Your Excel version.
  • The specific steps or actions that trigger the issue.
  • Whether the issue occurs with one particular workbook or with all workbooks.

This information will help me better understand and investigate the issue.

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    2026-08-14T06:34:13.8666667+00:00

    Try these steps in order, since repeated repair attempts have not fixed the problem:

    1. Repair the workbook itself
      • In Excel, select File > Open.
      • Browse to the file.
      • Select the workbook.
      • Select the arrow next to Open > Open and Repair.
      • Choose Repair first.
      • If that fails, choose Extract Data to recover values and formulas.
    2. If the file is on a network drive or affected by a disk issue
      • Move the workbook to a local drive first.
      • Then try Open and Repair again.
    3. If the workbook was open when it became corrupted
      • Select File > Open.
      • Double-click the workbook name.
      • Select Yes to reopen the last saved version.
      • This removes unsaved changes that may have caused the corruption.
    4. If Excel itself is failing, repair Office
      • In Windows, right-click Start.
      • In Windows 11 select Installed apps, or in Windows 10 select Apps and Features.
      • Select the Microsoft Office product and choose Modify.
      • Run Online Repair. This is more complete than Quick Repair.
      • Restart the PC after the repair finishes.
    5. If Excel still will not open correctly, check add-ins
      • Start Excel and disable add-ins manually.
      • If Excel starts after an add-in is unchecked, that add-in is the cause.
      • Older add-ins such as ABBYY FineReader and Dragon Naturally Speaking are specifically noted as possible causes.
      • If Excel still does not start after all add-ins are unchecked, the issue is not add-in related.
    6. If the file says it cannot be edited
      • Close Excel.
      • Restart the computer.
      • This can clear a temporary file lock left after a crash.

    If the problem happens with only one workbook, focus on Open and Repair and Extract Data. If it happens with all Excel files, focus on Online Repair and checking add-ins.

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  2. Bariakor Loretta Diengdoh Mawiong 20 Reputation points
    2026-08-15T06:42:34.8533333+00:00

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