Fix Excel Printing Shifted to the Right on One Computer
Question details
User needs to resolve an issue where an Excel workbook prints correctly for other users but shifts to the right on a single computer.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- The user is printing the same Excel workbook from different computers; only one computer shifts the output to the right.
- Observed behavior
- Print output is shifted to the right on one computer while the same workbook prints correctly on other computers.
Before changing settings, print the same workbook from the affected computer and a Windows test page to confirm whether the issue is specific to Excel or affects all printing.
Test Printing from a Different Windows User Profile
Use this first to isolate whether the shift is caused by a corrupted user profile on the affected computer.
A shifted Excel print output that occurs only under one Windows account often points to profile-specific printer or Excel settings.
Sign out of the affected Windows account, sign in with a different local or Microsoft account on the same computer, and open the workbook in Excel.
Click File > Print in Excel, choose the same printer, and compare the printed output.
If the test print is correct, copy the user’s files to a new Windows user profile and use the new profile for printing.
Update or Reinstall the Printer Driver and Check Page Settings
Use this when the same user profile prints correctly on other computers or when profile testing does not help.
Run an Online Repair for Microsoft Office
Use this if the issue is specific to Excel and remains after profile and printer troubleshooting.
Open Excel Workbooks in WPS Office to Print Without the Same Shift
If Microsoft Excel continues to print shifted on one computer, WPS Office offers a free, lightweight alternative that opens and prints .xlsx files with familiar spreadsheet tools and Excel-compatible formatting.
- 1. Download and install WPS Office: Download WPS Office from the official WPS website and complete the installation on the affected computer.
- 2. Open the Excel workbook in WPS Spreadsheets: Launch WPS Office, click Open, and select the workbook that previously shifted when printed.
- 3. Check print layout and print: Click File > Print in WPS Spreadsheets, confirm paper size and scaling, then print the workbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Excel spreadsheet print normally on other computers but shift to the right on one PC?
This usually points to a Windows user profile, printer driver, paper size or scaling mismatch, or a damaged Microsoft Office installation on that specific computer. Test with another Windows profile first to isolate the cause.
How do I test whether a user profile is causing the Excel printing shift?
Sign out of the affected Windows account, sign in with a different profile on the same computer, open the workbook in Excel, and print. If the layout is correct, repair or recreate the original profile.
What Excel page settings should I check before repairing Office?
In Excel, click Page Layout > Size and confirm the paper size matches the printer, then click File > Print and check Scaling. Also verify the printer driver and default printer in Windows Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
Can WPS Office open and print the same Excel file if Microsoft Excel keeps shifting?
Yes. WPS Office supports .xlsx files and has familiar print preview and page layout controls, so you can open the workbook in WPS Spreadsheets and print it as a workaround or replacement.
How do I run an Online Repair for Microsoft Office on Windows?
Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select Microsoft Office, click Change, choose Online Repair, and click Repair. Restart the PC and test the print again.
