Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the automatic highlighting of rows and columns in Excel after a Windows update, focusing on how to disable this feature. Participants share their experiences and seek solutions related to this functionality within different versions of Excel.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses frustration with the new green highlighting feature in Excel after a Windows update and seeks assistance in turning it off.
- Another participant suggests using the Focus Cell button on the View tab or a keyboard shortcut to toggle the highlighting feature.
- A participant acknowledges the suggestion and notes the difficulty in finding the right buttons in Excel, especially without knowing their names.
- There is a question about whether the Focus Cell feature is available only in newer versions of Excel and Windows, as one participant mentions using an older version.
- A later reply indicates that the Focus Cell feature is visible in Microsoft 365 on Windows 11, but highlights the existence of many resources on VBA methods for achieving similar highlighting, suggesting that the built-in feature may not have been widely available before.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of the Focus Cell feature across different versions of Excel, indicating that multiple views remain regarding its accessibility and functionality.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include uncertainty about the specific versions of Excel that support the Focus Cell feature and the reliance on user interface elements that may differ across updates and installations.