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Thanks for sharing the details! Try to force Excel back into Normal Edit Mode
This resets Excel’s internal command state without touching protection, sharing, or macros.
Step-by-step
Open the problem workbook
Press Alt + F11 (opens VBA Editor)
Press Ctrl + G (Immediate Window)
Paste exactly this and press Enter:
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Application.CommandBars("Cell").Reset -
Application.CommandBars("Row").Reset -
Application.CommandBars("Column").Reset -
Application.CommandBars("Worksheet Menu Bar").Reset
Close VBA Editor
Close Excel completely
Reopen Excel and the file
Some macro-enabled files:
Modify right-click menus
Disable Insert commands
Never restore them when closed
Excel remembers the broken menu state, even for new sessions.
This fix rebuilds Excel’s internal command bars, which none of the usual fixes touch.
See if this helps. If you need further assistance just let me know.
Best regards,
Kimberly