how can i fix my issues of excel files

Alok Ranjan Biswal 0 Reputation points
2026-09-16T11:51:59.26+00:00

Hello,

When I am opening my excel file its showing error and telling for repair, so tell me how can i resolve the issues.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Windows

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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-16T11:52:18.0066667+00:00

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Open the file with Excel’s built-in repair tool:
      • Open Excel.
      • Go to File > Open > Browse.
      • Select the damaged workbook.
      • Click the arrow next to Open.
      • Select Open and Repair.
      • Choose Repair first.
      • If that does not work, repeat the steps and choose Extract Data to recover values and formulas.
    2. If the workbook was already open when it became corrupted, revert to the last saved version:
      • Go to File > Open.
      • Double-click the workbook name.
      • Click Yes to reopen the last saved version.
    3. If the file shows a format or extension warning:
      • Check whether the file extension matches the real file type.
      • If the file came from email, save the attachment to the computer first, then open it in Excel.
      • Only open the file if the source is trusted.
    4. If Excel itself keeps asking to repair or crashes with multiple files, repair Office:
      • In Windows, open Settings > Apps.
      • Select the Office app.
      • Choose Modify.
      • Run Online Repair.
      • This reinstalls Office components and can fix corrupted program files.
    5. If Excel hangs or stops responding with specific files:
      • Check whether the workbook has very large numbers of shapes, hidden objects, invalid names, or formulas referencing entire columns.
      • If the file was created by a third-party app, test by creating a new workbook directly in Excel. Third-party generated files can be malformed.

    To help prevent this in the future:

    • Save backup copies of workbooks.
    • Use AutoRecover or recovery files at intervals.
    • If files are stored on removable drives, safely remove the device before disconnecting it.
    • If using Microsoft 365 with OneDrive, AutoSave can help protect changes.

    References:

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