'%3e%3cpath%20d='M8%200C12.4183%200%2016%203.58172%2016%208C16%2012.4183%2012.4183%2016%208%2016C3.58172%2016%200%2012.4183%200%208C0%203.58172%203.58172%200%208%200ZM11.6162%204.38379C11.2257%203.99337%2010.5927%203.99338%2010.2021%204.38379L8%206.58594L5.79785%204.38379C5.40732%203.99334%204.77429%203.99329%204.38379%204.38379C3.99331%204.77429%203.99335%205.40733%204.38379%205.79785L6.58594%208L4.38379%2010.2021C3.99348%2010.5927%203.99341%2011.2257%204.38379%2011.6162C4.77426%2012.0066%205.40734%2012.0065%205.79785%2011.6162L8%209.41406L10.2021%2011.6162C10.5927%2012.0066%2011.2257%2012.0067%2011.6162%2011.6162C12.0067%2011.2257%2012.0066%2010.5927%2011.6162%2010.2021L9.41406%208L11.6162%205.79785C12.0066%205.40735%2012.0066%204.77429%2011.6162%204.38379Z'%20fill='%23080E17'%20fill-opacity='0.46'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cdefs%3e%3cclipPath%20id='clip0_3761_713'%3e%3crect%20width='16'%20height='16'%20fill='white'/%3e%3c/clipPath%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)
How to Fix Excel Stock Data Not Working in the iOS App
Question details
Users are unable to create or edit linked Stock Data types in the Excel iOS app, often resulting in data converting to text or displaying #FIELD! errors.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel for iOS
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Attempting to create, edit, or refresh Excel Stock Data types using an iPhone or iPad.
- Observed behavior
- Existing stock data can be viewed, but editing or creating new linked data is unsupported, causing values to convert to text and breaking the data link with a #FIELD! error.
Ensure you have access to a desktop computer or a web browser, and verify that you are logged into the same Microsoft account across all devices to sync your spreadsheets.
Use Excel Desktop or Web to Manage Stock Data
Since the iOS app lacks full support for editing linked data types, use the desktop or web version of Excel to create and modify your stock data securely.
Microsoft Excel for iOS is designed primarily for viewing existing linked data types rather than creating or editing them. When you attempt to edit stock data on an iPad or iPhone, the application may convert these linked values into static text, which breaks the data connection and frequently results in a #FIELD! error.
Launch the Excel desktop application on your PC or Mac, or log in to Excel for the web via your preferred browser.
Ensure you are signed in with the exact same Microsoft account you were using on your iOS device to prevent sync conflicts.
Select the cells containing your stock names, navigate to the 'Data' tab on the top ribbon, and click 'Stocks' in the Data Types group to securely link your data.
Save your updated spreadsheet to OneDrive or SharePoint so the fresh data syncs properly back to your iOS mobile application.
Try WPS Office for Seamless Spreadsheet Management
If you are frustrated by mobile feature limitations and compatibility errors in Microsoft Office, try WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible, and free alternative for managing complex spreadsheets across desktop and mobile devices without losing your formatting.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Get the WPS Office app for free on your PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device from the official website or App Store.
- 2. Sign In to Sync: Create or log in to your WPS account to enable secure cloud synchronization across all your devices.
- 3. Open Your Spreadsheets: Import your existing .xlsx files directly into WPS Spreadsheets to edit and manage your data anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Excel stock data show a #FIELD! error on my iPad?
The #FIELD! error occurs because the Excel iOS app does not fully support editing linked data types. When you attempt to edit stock data on an iPad, the app converts the linked values to static text, breaking the data connection.
Can I refresh stock data in the Excel iOS app?
While you can view existing stock data seamlessly, refreshing or modifying the linked Stock Data types is currently unsupported on iOS and requires using Excel for the Web or the desktop application.
Will I lose my stock data if I simply open the file on my iPhone?
No, simply opening and viewing the file on your iPhone or iPad will not corrupt the stock data. However, making direct edits to those specific linked cells on mobile can overwrite the data type.
