How to Fix Excel Display Upside Down or Mirrored on macOS Monterey
Question details
Users are experiencing a visual glitch where Excel workbooks appear flipped, mirrored, or upside down after a recent operating system update.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS Monterey
- Scenario
- Viewing or editing existing spreadsheets after upgrading the Mac operating system to macOS Monterey.
- Observed behavior
- The Excel application interface and spreadsheet contents display upside down or as a mirror image due to software compatibility issues.
Save your current workbooks and close all active Microsoft Office applications to ensure a smooth and interruption-free update process.
Update Microsoft Office for Mac
Updating Excel to version 16.57 or newer patches the compatibility bug causing the mirrored display on macOS Monterey.
Microsoft has released a patch for this specific display rendering issue. Using the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool brings your Office applications to the current, stable build.
If the updater does not open automatically or is outdated, download the latest Microsoft AutoUpdate .pkg file from the official Microsoft update page and double-click to install it.
Launch the AutoUpdate application to search for the latest Office updates and click 'Update' to bring Microsoft Excel to the newest version.
Once the installation is complete, click the Apple menu and select 'Restart' to apply the system and application changes cleanly.
Verify Your Current Excel Version
Check your current Excel build to confirm whether your software is affected by the bug and requires an update.
Try WPS Office for a Flawless Spreadsheet Experience on Mac
If Microsoft Excel continues to display glitches like mirrored screens on your macOS Monterey, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a highly compatible, lightweight, and completely free alternative that seamlessly handles all your spreadsheet needs without these rendering issues.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the Mac version of the software.
- 2. Install the application: Open the downloaded file and drag the WPS Office icon to your Applications folder.
- 3. Open your files: Launch WPS Spreadsheets and open your existing Excel workbooks to view them flawlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Excel showing up mirrored on my Mac?
This is a known visual rendering bug caused by compatibility issues between older versions of Microsoft Excel and the macOS Monterey update.
What Excel version fixes the upside-down display issue on Mac?
Updating Microsoft Excel to version 16.57 (Build 22011101) or later resolves the upside-down and mirrored display glitch on macOS Monterey.
How do I force Microsoft AutoUpdate to run on Mac?
You can trigger it by opening any Office app, going to 'Help' in the top menu bar, and clicking 'Check for Updates'. Alternatively, download the latest AutoUpdate .pkg file directly from Microsoft's support website.
