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I have closed the program, shut down my computer and still nothing I type appears in the cells. I have updated my program and still nothing.
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I'm sorry. There aren't any messages. I am on a Mac. When I close and open Excel there are no messages. I selected new/blank sheet and this is what I see.
Because this started after July 13, 2026, please select Excel > About Microsoft Excel and check the exact version. Microsoft states that Excel for Mac earlier than 16.83 can enter reduced-functionality mode, allowing files to open but preventing editing or typing. The Mac must also be running macOS 12 Monterey or later.
Thank you. Do they have a solution? My version is 16.111.1. I am using macOS Tahoe26.5.2.
I can't type in any files, (new or old). The other Office programs are fine. Excel just won't type anything.
Could you please share a screenshot of the entire Excel window?
Sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with this. Does the issue occur in only one workbook or in all Excel files? If you create a new blank workbook, are you able to type in it? Also, does the keyboard work normally in other applications, such as Word?
Please share a screenshot showing the entire Excel window, including any messages or notification bars that may appear.