How do I fix an Excel file error?

To fix an Excel file error, you can attempt various approaches depending on the nature of the error:

Built-in Excel Features:

1. Manually Attempt Repairs:

   • Open MS Excel and find the corrupted file from File > Open.
   • Before selecting the corrupted file, click the arrow beside the Open button and choose Open and Repair.
   • If this fails, select the file and click Open, followed by choosing Repair twice until Excel either repairs or asks to extract raw data.

2. External References & Excel Settings:

   • If the previous steps didn't work, enable manual calculation (File > Options -> Formulas -> set Calculations to manual).
   • Link to the corrupted workbook using external reference; duplicate non-critical sheets, apply updates without formulas, and disconnect the links.

Third Party Software:

1. Wondershare Repairit:
   • Use Wondershare Repairit's 'Other Types Repair' --> 'File Repair' to upload the corrupt file and perform automated repairs (this applies across different platforms and file formats).

Troubleshooting Measures:

1. Antimalware Scanning: Have your Excel file scanned with your default security program or standalone software like Wondershare Repairit. If necessary, run the scan with Microsoft Defender included in Windows.

After attempting these solutions, if none resolves your specific Excel file issue, seek professional support or consider checking official documentation on Microsoft Excel error troubleshooting. Always remember to regularly create backups and store them separately to minimize potential data loss from corruption events.