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When selecting a cell to copy it is highlighted with dashed lines around the cell. After pasting the data into a second cell, the copied cell still has the dashed highlights (as expected). But, after typing or double clicking in another cell, the highlights on the copied cell should be removed but they are not. Even after saving the excel sheet, the copied cell is still highlighted.
I have to completely close and re-open the sheet to remove the highlights on the copied cell.
Is this a new setting in the options somewhere? If yes, where - I cannot find it. Otherwise, how is this issue resolved?
Thanks.
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Answer the question asked, it is a new feature in the latest update. I suggest you read the new update then you may be able to answer the question, alternatively ask someone with a bit of knowledge of excel...
Thank you for the information. Since the issue only occur in Excel, we suggest that you run the Quick Repair. Kindly follow the steps provided on this link on how to perform the said repair and see if the issue persist.
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Hi, the issue began when I downloaded and installed Office 2016 (6/12/17). I have made no other changes, and it happen on all excel sheets opened under 2016.
Thanks.
It is happening since the most recent update, the new 'copy/paste enhancement'.
Hello Dolores,
We would like to know more about your concern regarding the copy/paste function in Excel. When did the issue start? Have you made any changes or installed any updates prior to the issue? Are you experiencing the same concern with any Excel files?