Report Excel Theme Problems When Using Move or Copy
Question details
Report an Excel theme issue where a custom default XLTX template is applied to new workbooks but is not retained or applied when worksheets are moved or copied.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user wants Microsoft to investigate inconsistent custom theme behavior during the Move or Copy worksheet process.
- Observed behavior
- A custom default theme works when creating a new workbook, but the expected theme behavior does not occur after using Move or Copy.
Reproduce the behavior in a workbook that contains no confidential information. Note your Excel version and the exact Move or Copy options selected so the issue can be reported accurately.
Send feedback about the Excel Move or Copy theme issue
Use Excel's built-in Feedback tool to submit the issue directly to Microsoft with clear reproduction details.
Explain that the custom XLTX template is correctly used for newly created workbooks, but the expected theme is not applied or retained when you use Move or Copy for a worksheet.
Open a test workbook in Excel, create or use a workbook based on the custom XLTX template, then use Home > Format > Move or Copy Sheet to reproduce the theme issue.
In Excel, select Help > Feedback > I don't like something.
State that the custom default theme works for new workbooks but does not behave as expected after Move or Copy. Include whether the sheet is copied within the workbook or to a new workbook.
Include your Excel version, operating system, exact reproduction steps, and a screenshot showing the expected and actual themes. Select Submit to send the report to Microsoft.
Work with Workbook Themes in WPS Spreadsheet
If Excel's Move or Copy theme behavior interrupts your work, try WPS Office as a free, lightweight, and easy-to-use Office alternative. WPS Spreadsheet offers a familiar spreadsheet interface, supports seamless migration, and opens common Excel workbook formats while you continue working with your files.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office, then open WPS Spreadsheet from the WPS Office home screen.
- 2. Open the Excel workbook: Select Open and choose your XLSX, XLS, or template-based workbook to continue working with its sheets and formatting.
- 3. Copy or move a worksheet: Right-click the worksheet tab and choose Move or Copy to manage the sheet within the current workbook or another open workbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Feedback option in Microsoft Excel?
Open Excel and select Help > Feedback. Choose I don't like something to report unexpected product behavior.
What details should I include in an Excel theme bug report?
Include the Excel version, operating system, custom XLTX template setup, exact Move or Copy steps, expected result, actual result, and a non-sensitive screenshot if available.
Why does my custom theme work in a new workbook but not after Move or Copy?
The behavior may depend on how Excel handles workbook-level themes when a worksheet is copied or moved. Reporting the exact workflow to Microsoft helps determine whether it is a limitation or a defect.
Can I report the issue without sharing my actual workbook?
Yes. Create a simple test workbook without sensitive data, reproduce the problem there, and attach a screenshot or describe the steps in Excel Feedback.
