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How to Fix Excel Ribbon Too Small in Chrome

Olivia Miller Oct 10, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to restore the normal size of the Excel ribbon when opening SharePoint-hosted workbooks in Google Chrome.

How to Fix Excel Ribbon Too Small in Chrome

Product: Microsoft Excel Online
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Opening a SharePoint-hosted Excel workbook in Google Chrome.
Observed behavior: The Excel ribbon appears unusually small and shrinks each time the workbook is opened.

Before you start

Ensure you are using the latest version of Google Chrome and that your monitor's display scaling is set to its default level before adjusting browser settings.

Solution 1Recommended

Adjust Google Chrome Page Zoom Settings

Restore the browser's zoom level to 100% to fix the shrinking Excel ribbon.

Google Chrome saves zoom preferences for specific domains. If you accidentally zoomed out while browsing SharePoint, Chrome applies that reduced scale every time you open an Excel workbook hosted there.

Locate Zoom Controls

Click the magnifying glass icon with a minus or plus sign in the right side of the Chrome address bar, or click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the browser.

Reset Zoom Level

Adjust the Zoom percentage back to 100% using the '+' or '-' buttons, or click 'Reset' if prompted.

Reopen Workbook

Refresh the page or reopen your Excel workbook from SharePoint to verify that the ribbon size has returned to normal.

Try an Alternative Browser: If the issue persists in Chrome, try opening the SharePoint link in Microsoft Edge or another browser to confirm whether the scaling problem is specific to Chrome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Excel ribbon only shrink in Google Chrome?

Chrome remembers zoom settings for specific domains. If you accidentally zoomed out while on SharePoint or Excel Online, Chrome will automatically apply that reduced scale every time you revisit the site.

Is there an Excel setting to make the ribbon larger in the web version?

In the web version of Excel, the ribbon size is entirely dependent on your browser's zoom level and your system's display scaling. There is no independent setting within Excel Online to resize the ribbon.

Can I reset all site-specific zoom levels in Chrome?

Yes. Go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Additional content settings > Zoom levels. Here, you can remove saved zoom levels for SharePoint and Excel web addresses.

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