How To Fix Microsoft Excel Autofill Error On Windows?

To fix Autofill issues in Excel on Windows, follow these steps and solutions for various scenarios:

1. Enable Fill Handle and Cell Drag-and-Drop:

   • Go to File > Options > Advanced.
   • Ensure the "Enable AutoComplete for cell values" and "Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop" options are checked under the Editing options section.

2. Check Ctrl Key:

   • Make sure you're not pressing the Ctrl key while using Autofill, as it might repeatedly fill the same value.

3. Check Automatic Calculation:

   • Select the Formula tab > Calculation Options > Automatic to ensure that Excel updates cells automatically when Autofill is used with formulas.

4. Delete Filters:

   • Clear filters on any columns where Autofill is not working, as filters can skip cells, thus preventing Autofill from functioning correctly.

5. Create Custom Lists:

   • Use a custom list instead of random data for Autofill. Go to File > Options > Advanced, and under the Editing options section, create a custom list as needed.

6. Repair Office:

   • If none of the above solutions work, repair Office. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features, find your Office 365 installation, and click on Change. Select Quick Repair and follow the prompts.

7. Clear Autofill History:

   • If you're still experiencing issues, clear the Autofill history by going to File > Options > Advanced > Editing options section. Click Clear Autofill entries.

8. Update Excel:

   • Check for and install any available updates for Excel.

9. Unlock Cells:

   • Make sure the cells you're trying to Autofill are not locked or protected, as these conditions can prevent Autofill from functioning.

10. Different Range or Cursor Position:

• Verify that you're using an appropriate range for Autofill and that you're not using the first cell of the range (the anchor cell).

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