Excel 2016 - Search function Pop Up - separate window when using Alt Tab

Question

Hi

I have recently been upgraded to Excel 2016 and have found that the search function (Ctrl+F) is now in a separate window.

I use the Alt+Tab function to switch between windows a lot with my role and am finding this extra search window a pain!  Is there anyway for it to be embedded back into Excel itself so its not an extra window?

Cheers

Amber

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Answer 1

I'm dissappointed there is no constructive answer for this issue.  This is not something I am making up but an actual problem since upgrading.  I have placed feedback as you request but unfortunately this does not answer the issue, and it is an issue not 'feedback' to something that I'm asking for.  It was always available before.

Answer 2

Hi Ma Lau, 

Yes, it is normal to see the search function when working in Excel however it is not normal for that search function to then appear over top of other programmes and be in a window by itself.

There must be a way to have it only work over the top of excel again rather than be in its own separate window and not to appear over the top of other programmes like it was previously in other versions of excel and this is what I'm looking for help on.

Kind regards

Amber

Answer 3

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

The issue first occurred when using Excel 2016 for the first time and continues to be an issue.

I have only noticed the issue in Excel however I don't really use the search function as much in other applications.

Here are two screen shots showing the search function when I first use it in Excel.  Then again showing as a separate window over the top of my desktop (can't show other things due to privacy issues with the data).  

Thanks

Amber

Answer 4

It is normal that you will see the Excel application and the Find and Replace window if you will use the Ctrl+F key. There is no way to embed it to the Excel application since it is part of the design.

We appreciate all opinions and suggestions. We suggest that you send a feedback so we can take note of this feature for future updates.

Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

Answer 5

Hello Amber,

For better assistance, we would like to know more information about your concern.

• When did the issue first occur?
• Are you also encountering the same issue in other Office application?

Kindly send us a screenshot of what happen when you tried to use the shortcut key Ctrl+F to search or find a data on Excel application.

In Excel 2016 - 16.0.4266.1001, you can see the Find and Replace see the image below.

We'll be waiting for your update.

Regards.