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Excel 2016 gets a targeted fix for copy-paste after KB5002914
technology21 days ago

Excel 2016 gets a targeted fix for copy-paste after KB5002914

Microsoft rolled out a fix (KB5002665) to address the copy-paste failure in Excel 2016 caused by the September 2026 KB5002914 update. The patch mitigates the issue only for MSI-based Office 2016, with Click-to-Run editions unaffected for now. Other Excel versions may receive fixes separately. Until a universal solution lands, users can use Paste Special (Home > Paste > Paste Special or Ctrl+Alt+V) or uninstall KB5002914 to regain functionality, though uninstalling removes other security patches. The problem produced silent paste failures and was discussed on Microsoft Q&A and Reddit.

via BleepingComputer|
#copy-paste#excel#microsoft
Microsoft’s Excel security patch breaks copy-paste across versions, with no quick fix yet
technology21 days ago

Microsoft’s Excel security patch breaks copy-paste across versions, with no quick fix yet

Microsoft confirms a bug in the September 2026 Excel security update KB5002914 that silently breaks copy-paste across Excel 2016–2024, with Microsoft investigating and no official fix yet. Workarounds include Paste Special, using Word as an intermediary, the Office Clipboard, or rolling back the update (not advised due to 29 security fixes). The issue is widespread across supported Excel versions and comes amid broader Windows 11 update problems.

via Windows Latest|
#copy-paste#excel#kb5002914
Microsoft lets Office users disable Copilot button, moves it to the ribbon
news4 months ago

Microsoft lets Office users disable Copilot button, moves it to the ribbon

Microsoft will roll out Office app updates next week that let users disable a floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and move it back to the ribbon by right‑clicking the Dynamic Action Button, addressing Excel users’ complaints that it obstructs cells; the move follows Microsoft’s earlier removal of other Copilot buttons in Windows 11 apps.

via The Verge|
#copilot#excel#microsoft
Floating Copilot in Excel Sparks Backlash as Hide Option Remains Elusive
technology4 months ago

Floating Copilot in Excel Sparks Backlash as Hide Option Remains Elusive

Excel users are upset about Microsoft's unremovable floating Copilot button that disrupts data, with no built-in way to hide it. A workaround exists to dock the button to the side, but it remains intrusive and can block the scrollbar. Users are calling for a toggle to hide or move Copilot back to the ribbon, and the piece notes Microsoft’s ongoing AI push across Windows/Office while awaiting a user-control solution, which has not been announced yet.

via Windows Central|
#ai#copilot#excel
Championing Excel: Key Tips for Office Workers
technology9 months ago

Championing Excel: Key Tips for Office Workers

Diarmuid Early, winner of the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship, shares practical Excel advice for office workers, emphasizing the importance of seeking better methods, automating repetitive tasks, and learning functions like SUMIFS to save time and reduce errors. He also highlights the potential of AI to improve Excel skills and warns against manual, error-prone practices.

via Business Insider|
#diarmuid-early#excel#excel-tips
Shortcut AI Simplifies Spreadsheet Tasks, Automating 90% Effortlessly
technology1 year ago

Shortcut AI Simplifies Spreadsheet Tasks, Automating 90% Effortlessly

Shortcut AI automates up to 90% of repetitive tasks in Excel and Google Sheets, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data management, financial modeling, and analysis through AI-driven features like error detection, natural language processing, and customizable visualizations, suitable for a wide range of users from professionals to small business owners.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#ai-automation#data-management#excel
"Exploring the Pros and Cons of Using Microsoft Office in VR on Quest"
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Pros and Cons of Using Microsoft Office in VR on Quest"

Microsoft's Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are now available for free on Meta's Quest VR headsets, but using them in VR still has some quirks. Users need to log in with their Microsoft account password, which can be a tedious process without a Bluetooth keyboard. The apps are not optimized for VR, making it difficult to select icons or move the cursor. To enhance productivity, users will likely need to pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. The apps can be downloaded from Meta's Quest marketplace and are compatible with various Quest headsets. Microsoft and Meta previously announced plans to bring Office apps, Teams, Windows, and Xbox Cloud Gaming to Quest headsets.

via The Verge|
#excel#meta#microsoft