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Problem/bug with autofill in excel

Sarah Bee-Vollans 0 Reputation points
2026-01-10T09:54:37.6233333+00:00

Recently the autofill in my excel for iPad hasn’t been working properly. When I start typing it gives me options to choose from as it should but I can’t always select them and after entering text into a cell the menu is still there and takes several taps in a cell to make it go away. It’s really frustrating. Excel is up to date and I tried deleting excel and reinstalling it and the problem persists. Please help.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | iOS
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    2026-01-10T09:54:46.9+00:00

    It appears that you are experiencing issues with the autofill feature in Excel on your iPad. While the context provided does not specifically address issues with the iPad version of Excel, here are some general troubleshooting steps you can try:

    1. Check for Updates: Ensure that your iPad's iOS is up to date, as well as the Excel app. Sometimes, compatibility issues can arise from outdated software.
    2. Restart Your iPad: A simple restart can often resolve temporary glitches in apps.
    3. Check Settings: Look into the Excel settings to ensure that autofill options are enabled. Sometimes, settings can inadvertently change.
    4. Reset Excel Preferences: If possible, reset the preferences for Excel on your iPad to default settings.
    5. Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance, as they may have more specific solutions for your issue.

    Since the context does not provide specific solutions for the iPad version, these general troubleshooting steps may help resolve your autofill issue.

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