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Fix Excel CUBE Function IntelliSense Not Working | WPS Support
Question details
Users are experiencing a complete loss of IntelliSense and autocomplete suggestions for CUBE functions like CUBEMEMBER and CUBEVALUE.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Writing formulas using CUBE functions to query local and OLAP data models in Excel.
- Observed behavior
- IntelliSense stops providing autocomplete suggestions for CUBE measures, members, and connections. Standard fixes like repairing Office or restarting the Power Pivot add-in do not resolve the problem.
Verify your current Microsoft 365 build number to confirm if you are operating on a release version known to be affected by this autocomplete bug.
Identify Affected Microsoft 365 Builds and Await Patches
Since this is a confirmed point-release bug, identify if your build is affected and monitor for official updates rather than attempting local repairs.
This issue is an identified bug in specific Microsoft 365 Excel point releases, notably builds 16.0.18526.20118 and 16.0.18609.20000.
Standard troubleshooting steps such as disabling and re-enabling Power Pivot, repairing Office, or reinstalling the application will not restore the missing autocomplete behavior.
Open Excel, click on 'File', and select 'Account' from the bottom left menu.
Look under 'About Excel' to see if your build matches 16.0.18526.20118 or 16.0.18609.20000.
Since Microsoft support tickets have been opened regarding this issue, periodically check for new Office updates by clicking 'Update Options' and selecting 'Update Now'.
Experience a Seamless and Lightweight Alternative to Excel
While waiting for Microsoft to resolve complex point-release bugs, consider trying WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible spreadsheet environment that lets you handle your daily data tasks smoothly without the heavy resource usage.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installation package.
- 2. Install and Launch: Run the installer and open the WPS Spreadsheets module.
- 3. Open Your Files: Directly open your existing .xlsx files; WPS is fully compatible with Microsoft Office formats and layouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did CUBE function autocomplete suddenly stop working?
This is caused by a point-release bug in specific Microsoft 365 builds (such as 16.0.18526.20118 and 16.0.18609.20000), which broke the IntelliSense functionality for local and OLAP data models.
Will reinstalling the Power Pivot add-in fix the IntelliSense issue?
No, disabling, re-enabling, or fully reinstalling the Power Pivot add-in does not resolve this missing autocomplete behavior.
Can repairing Microsoft Office restore the CUBE function suggestions?
Standard Office repairs, both quick and online, have been tested and do not fix this specific IntelliSense bug. A software update from Microsoft is needed to restore normal function.
