Glitches with Excel in Leopard

Hi Designer,

I'm not aware of any Excel problems with Leopard, so let's start with the
routine kinds of solutions. Start at the top and work your way down:

http://mcgimpsey.com/macoffice/excel/troubleshooting.html

But even before doing these I would run DiskWarrior and see what it has to
say about things.

-Jim


Quoting from "designer0529@suttondesign.com"
<designer0529 DeleteThis @suttondesign.com>, in article
50692b55-0c3c-40a1-8fcf-156963564d0e DeleteThis @w28g2000hsf.googlegroups.com, on [DATE:

> After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
> commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
> the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
> Over and over and over.

--
Jim Gordon
Mac MVP

MVPs are not Microsoft Employees
MVP info http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

Hi Michael,

Leopard requires new printer drivers from some manufacturers. HP driver
updates are delivered by Apple's software update, but other brands require a
trip to the web site of the printer manufacturer to get the latest updates.

Try updating the printer driver and see if that solves the problem.

-Jim


Quoting from "Michael T" <maturik RemoveThis @gmail.com>, in article
357e5322-8769-410b-a88e-143a4f6df79e RemoveThis @p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com, on [DATE:

> On Nov 19, 11:03 pm, designer0... RemoveThis @suttondesign.com wrote:
>> After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
>> commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
>> the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
>> Over and over and over.
>
> I'm having some weird issues with Excel 2004 as well on my iMac 24"
> alum body with OS 10.5.1 and v11.3.7 of Excel. When I print a
> spreadsheet, nothing prints, I get a blank sheet. If I look at the
> sheet with print preview, the entire preview window is white with the
> exception of a blue rectangular area in the upper left corner. This
> happens on multiple files that have been created since upgrading to
> Leopard, but not on older spreadsheets. Also, the same file does not
> have this issue on my MacBook (black) with the same OS and version of
> Excel.
>
> Any thoughts here?

--
Jim Gordon
Mac MVP

MVPs are not Microsoft Employees
MVP info http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

On Nov 19, 8:03 pm, designer0....DeleteThis@suttondesign.com wrote:
> After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
> commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
> the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
> Over and over and over.

I am also having the same problem. Have you resolved the issue?
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

Jim,

Thanks for the information. I can now print from Excel to my Brother
HL-2070N laser printer, but still not from my MFC-5440CN. I can't
tell if version 1.20 of the MFC-5440CN driver is the most current or
not, but that's all I can get loaded. Other programs (eg., Adobe,
Word) can print to the 5440, but not Excel. Any other thoughts?

mt

On Nov 20, 10:52 pm, Jim Gordon MVP <goldke... RemoveThis @WarmerThanWarmMail.com>
wrote:
> Hi Michael,
>
> Leopard requires new printer drivers from some manufacturers. HP driver
> updates are delivered by Apple's software update, but other brands require a
> trip to the web site of the printer manufacturer to get the latest updates.
>
> Try updating the printer driver and see if that solves the problem.
>
> -Jim
>
> Quoting from "Michael T" <matu... RemoveThis @gmail.com>, in article
> 357e5322-8769-410b-a88e-143a4f6df... RemoveThis @p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com, on [DATE:
>
>
>
> > On Nov 19, 11:03 pm, designer0... RemoveThis @suttondesign.com wrote:
> >> After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
> >> commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
> >> the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
> >> Over and over and over.
>
> > I'm having some weird issues with Excel 2004 as well on my iMac 24"
> > alum body with OS 10.5.1 and v11.3.7 of Excel. When I print a
> > spreadsheet, nothing prints, I get a blank sheet. If I look at the
> > sheet with print preview, the entire preview window is white with the
> > exception of a blue rectangular area in the upper left corner. This
> > happens on multiple files that have been created since upgrading to
> > Leopard, but not on older spreadsheets. Also, the same file does not
> > have this issue on my MacBook (black) with the same OS and version of
> > Excel.
>
> > Any thoughts here?
>
> --
> Jim Gordon
> Mac MVP
>
> MVPs are not Microsoft Employees
> MVP infohttp://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

Hi Michael,

It's a very long shot - but maybe if you used a different font in the
workbook it might help.

-Jim


Quoting from "Michael T" <maturik DeleteThis @gmail.com>, in article
a9ecf57c-968a-4398-b436-864ff8a87dee DeleteThis @d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com, on [DATE:

> Jim,
>
> Thanks for the information. I can now print from Excel to my Brother
> HL-2070N laser printer, but still not from my MFC-5440CN. I can't
> tell if version 1.20 of the MFC-5440CN driver is the most current or
> not, but that's all I can get loaded. Other programs (eg., Adobe,
> Word) can print to the 5440, but not Excel. Any other thoughts?
>
> mt
>
> On Nov 20, 10:52 pm, Jim Gordon MVP <goldke... DeleteThis @WarmerThanWarmMail.com>
> wrote:
>> Hi Michael,
>>
>> Leopard requires new printer drivers from some manufacturers. HP driver
>> updates are delivered by Apple's software update, but other brands require a
>> trip to the web site of the printer manufacturer to get the latest updates.
>>
>> Try updating the printer driver and see if that solves the problem.
>>
>> -Jim
>>
>> Quoting from "Michael T" <matu... DeleteThis @gmail.com>, in article
>> 357e5322-8769-410b-a88e-143a4f6df... DeleteThis @p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com, on [DATE:
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Nov 19, 11:03 pm, designer0... DeleteThis @suttondesign.com wrote:
>>>> After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
>>>> commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
>>>> the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
>>>> Over and over and over.
>>
>>> I'm having some weird issues with Excel 2004 as well on my iMac 24"
>>> alum body with OS 10.5.1 and v11.3.7 of Excel. When I print a
>>> spreadsheet, nothing prints, I get a blank sheet. If I look at the
>>> sheet with print preview, the entire preview window is white with the
>>> exception of a blue rectangular area in the upper left corner. This
>>> happens on multiple files that have been created since upgrading to
>>> Leopard, but not on older spreadsheets. Also, the same file does not
>>> have this issue on my MacBook (black) with the same OS and version of
>>> Excel.
>>
>>> Any thoughts here?
>>
>> --
>> Jim Gordon
>> Mac MVP
>>
>> MVPs are not Microsoft Employees
>> MVP infohttp://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>

--
Jim Gordon
Mac MVP

MVPs are not Microsoft Employees
MVP info http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

Try setting the print quality to 600 DPI or 300 DPI (instead of high) in the
print dialog box (file -> print).
Bras

<duahad RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
news:143d597b-5c7d-4186-a23b-d5491cc4fe64@b15g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> On Nov 19, 8:03 pm, designer0... RemoveThis @suttondesign.com wrote:
>> After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
>> commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
>> the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
>> Over and over and over.
>
> I am also having the same problem. Have you resolved the issue?
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

On Nov 21, 7:54 am, dua....DeleteThis@verizon.net wrote:
> On Nov 19, 8:03 pm, designer0....DeleteThis@suttondesign.com wrote:
>
> > After a few minutes of working on a spreadsheet, I can't get keyboard
> > commands to work. I have to go to the menu and "save" and then exit
> > the program, then start it up again to get keyboard commands back.
> > Over and over and over.
>
> I am also having the same problem. Have you resolved the issue?

No. I tried re-installing the software. No luck. There's a Leopard
problem.
patrick
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

In article <ee7fdb7.9 DeleteThis @webcrossing.caR9absDaxw>, Leadkappy <> wrote:

> At the beginning of 12/07 I bought an iMAC. A few weeks later I purchased
> MAS-Office for Student & Teacher. I used bootcamp to create a PC side
> and an Apple side. I moved my excel workbooks to the apple side with a
> problem. They worked for about 2 weeks. One of my files is password
> protected. I have used this password on this file for over 10 years.
> However, Excel is not recognizing that password. Do you have any ideas on
> how to get into my workbook?

If it worked for two weeks and suddenly stopped, and you're *positive*
you're using the same (correct) password, the file has probably been
corrupted, in which case you'll have to use your backup (you *do* have
the file set to back up every time you save, right?.

OTOH, any XL password can be cracked fairly easily (trivially easily for
internal passwords, with a minimum of work for file passwords).

AFAIK, there are no free utilities (which work fine for simple or very
short passwords) for Mac. You can google for Win versions.

More complex or longer passwords can be cracked for a small fee by
commercial providers, usually in less time than it takes to enter your
credit card number. See

http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/fileandvbapwords.html

for a link to one.
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

Excel 2008 and Leopard (I could also list other programs i.e. QuickBooks Pro) do not mix. MS got my money and now will not respond to any request to provide workarounds to their problems with their Excel.<br>
Save your money until MS finally figures out what their problems are with their antiquated software.
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

This product speaks for itself. I did not see the disclaimer that I was buying a beta version. The problems are too basic to think that these would not be experienced by a little trail/testing prior to the release. MS is know for their "throw it on the wall and see if it will stick".<br>
Obviously, you and I will always differ on this issue.<br>
As I said before, the product speaks for itself. The CUSTOMER is the one that pays the high ticket and gets the low product.<br>
Again, I am just alerting the unexpected CUSTOMER that they will be buying a product at this stage which will create too many problems for the money spent. So Buyer Beware - Keep using your previous version until the fully tested and modified, non-beta version is released. I will guess 2-3 months.
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

In article <ee7fdb7.19.RemoveThis@webcrossing.caR9absDaxw>, "Robert Frank" <>
wrote:

> I have a MacBook Pro that I got last summer. Great machine and no problems
> with Excel. Then I load Leopard and I have the problems other describe. ONLY
> in Excel does the keyboard freeze up. If I click on some other application
> then I can go back to Excel--sometimes for a while, sometimes only for one
> entry. Apple has suggested deleting Microsoft font file (
> /user/library/preferences/Microsoft and find the file "Office font cache".
> Move the file to trash, empty the trash, and reboot.) but that didn't fix the
> problem. It is a real pain in the butt for those of us who use Excel a lot.
> Does anyone know if the problem persists in Mac's Numbers program? Does
> anyone have a fix?

No idea about Numbers - though since it's a new problem, it really can't
"persist". Check an Apple-related newsgroup.

I'm not sure which "problems that other describe" you're talking about.
In the archives, I can find only two posts that talked about keyboards
freezing in XL. Those posts referred to Mac Pros, the freezing was
temporary (10-45 seconds), and limited to entry in the formula bar, and
there's no indication there was any resolution. Perhaps I missed some,
though - can you cite a reference?

Which version (and update) of XL? Have you updated to OS X 10.5.1? Are
you using the built-in keyboard? What keyboard settings are you using?

Does the same problem happen if you log into another user account?

Do you get the spinning beach ball?

What does Activity Monitor indicate about XL's CPU use? Are there other
high-use processes?

Is there any particular activity you're trying to do when the freeze
occurs (e.g., data entry, scrolling, entry in the formula bar, etc.)?

Do you have any custom keyboard shortcuts that could cause this (either
within XL or with System Preferences/Keyboard and Mouse/Keyboard
Shortcuts)?

When you switch away to another app, can you switch back again
immediately, or is there a delay?

When you say "those of us" - do you know others that are experiencing
the same problem?
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

I am having problems with Excel 2008 on 10.5.1 PPC. It does not remember the cell formats from closing and opening the file.<br>
<br>
Hopefully someone can reproduce the problem. When I create a new document and have the format be for consecutive columns be: date (centered), general (centered), accounting, accounting, accounting. After closing the file and opening it up again the date format column is all of a sudden accounting.<br>
<br>
Should I uninstall Office 2004? It isn't a trial version so I didn't think it would be necessary...<br>
<br>
Thanks
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard 

In article <ee7fdb7.21 DeleteThis @webcrossing.caR9absDaxw>, Bertrand <> wrote:

> I am having problems with Excel 2008 on 10.5.1 PPC. It does not remember the
> cell formats from closing and opening the file.<br>
> <br>
> Hopefully someone can reproduce the problem. When I create a new document and
> have the format be for consecutive columns be: date (centered), general
> (centered), accounting, accounting, accounting. After closing the file and
> opening it up again the date format column is all of a sudden accounting.<br>

I can't reproduce this, though I've seen some strange number format
issues.

Do the dates already entered into the date column actually change to
accounting values, or is the problem just with blank cells in the date
column?

Does the problem persist if you uncheck the Extend data range formats
and formulas checkbox in Preferences/Edit?

Are you using a custom template to create your workbook?

> Should I uninstall Office 2004? It isn't a trial version so I didn't think it
> would be necessary...<br>

It's not necessary.
 >> Stay informed about: Glitches with Excel in Leopard