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chuck9
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago
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Excel for web file won't open

Hello! I'm using Google Chrome for Windows to open a MS Excel file using "excel for web" via the dropbox.com page.  When I click through to the "excel for web" option, a "dead" paper icon (reminds me...
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  • chuck9's avatar
    chuck9
    Explorer | Level 4
    4 years ago

    Clearing browser cache did it!! Thank you for your help.

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      4 years ago
      Glad to hear that chuck9 

      See you around the Community and have a lovely week ahead!
      • djchuang's avatar
        djchuang
        Helpful | Level 5
        4 years ago

        I confess that I was reluctant to clear browser cache (on Chrome browser for Mac), because that meant I'd have to login again for all my sites, but what do you know, that's what fixed my being able to open a file with Excel for the Web!

    • peter true legacy homes's avatar
      peter true legacy homes
      New member | Level 2
      3 years ago

      I tried to clear the cache in Chrome but that didn't work.  Also I tried in Microsoft Edge and it opened.

      • Hannah's avatar
        Hannah
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        3 years ago

        Thanks for the nudge here, peter true legacy homes.

         

        Are you also having issues opening Office files through our website?

         

        If you cleared the cache in Chrome, but the issue wasn't resolved, this may be because of a security setting or a plugin that you have installed.

         

        I would restore the browser to its default settings and disable any browser plugins, to see if it helps. 

  • Kalliope's avatar
    Kalliope
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    Thank you Walter, that helped me too!

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      3 years ago
      Glad to hear that Kalliope!

      See you around the Community and take care!

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