Fix Excel Macro Not Working on Windows

If your workflow is blocked, confirm the account and app context, then follow the ordered fixes below.

Problem Description: Formula Working

Formula Not Working prevents Excel from working as expected. The problem affects Formula Errors and requires a focused, scenario-specific resolution.

Quick Answer for Office Setup on New Device

Formula Errors should be diagnosed from the first incorrect cell, query step, macro line, or source value. Work on a copy and test each correction on a small sample before applying it to the full workbook.

Likely Causes Behind Formula Errors Root Factors

• The Microsoft account or license context may not match the purchase or device.

• Cached credentials, outdated builds, or damaged local components can trigger formula errors.

• A file-specific corruption or add-in conflict can mimic a broader application failure.

Recommended Solution: Transferring Office License Safely

When to use this: Apply these steps when the symptoms match and you can access the relevant Microsoft account or administrator.

1. Press F9 or Shift + F9, does that cause the formula to recalculate correctly?.

2. Save a backup copy and identify the first cell, formula, query step, macro line, or source value that produces an incorrect result.

3. Verify references, data types, regional settings, calculation mode, and external connections.

4. Test the correction on a small range with add-ins and macros disabled when appropriate.

5. Apply the verified correction to the full workbook and compare totals with the original source data.

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Alternative Solutions for Secondary Excel Fixes

1. Retry the Microsoft-side steps after restarting the app and device.

2. Test the same action in a private browser session or a new blank file to isolate account vs file issues.

3. Capture exact error text and screenshots before contacting Microsoft Support or your administrator.

Working with WPS Office: WPS Workaround for Formula Tasks

WPS Spreadsheets can reproduce many standard Excel formulas, calculations, data imports, and charts. Use a copy to determine whether the problem is limited to the Excel application, and verify compatibility before replacing the original workbook.

You can apply this workaround directly in WPS Office:

1. Open a backup copy in WPS Spreadsheets and recalculate the workbook.

2. Check the affected formulas, references, data types, source ranges, and chart series.

3. Correct the issue in a small test range and compare the result with the expected values.

4. Save the copy as .xlsx and reopen it in Excel to verify unsupported functions, external connections, macros, and formatting.

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Prevention Tips for Keeping Office Stable Long Term

• Keep one primary Microsoft account for subscriptions and Office sign-in.

• Install updates for Office and Windows before retrying failed workflows.

• Back up important files before repair, reset, or reinstall actions.

• Document exact error messages before the next troubleshooting attempt.

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FAQs About Office Support Questions

Can WPS Office fix this formula errors issue directly? Only when the WPS steps match the formatting or file task. Account, activation, and cloud issues stay on the Microsoft side.

Should I reinstall Office before trying these steps? Not first. Confirm account, license, and the exact error before reinstalling.

What should I send to Microsoft Support? The affected account email, device type, Office version, exact error text, and screenshots with personal data hidden.