The MS Excel’s insert column option is disabled

The MS Excel’s insert/Delete Cells and Cell Drag-and-Drop options are disabled 

Cause :
            Because of some macros few options becomes disabled from your excel

Example :
                If you downloads ITR tax filing utility from “https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-Filing/Services/DownloadItrLink.html” link, this problem comes in excel files.

Major Problems 😖:

  • Insert option get disabled
  • Cut option get disabled
  • Cell Drag-and-Drop option disables
Rectification Steps:
  • If the problem is caused by India’s Income-Tax return ITR excel file, then renaming the .xlb file to .old works just fine for all options except Drag-and-Drop Down Cell
    • Close all open Excel windows
    • In Windows Explorer, go to directory “%appdata%MicrosoftExcel”
    • Rename the file:  Excel15.xlb –> Excel15.old
  • for enabling Drag-and-Drop option follow below small step-
    • Open Microsoft Excel.
    • Click File > Options.
    • In Excel 2007 only: Click the Microsoft Office Button  Office button image , and then click Excel Options.
    • In the Advanced category, under Editing options, select or clear the Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop check box.
All Set to Go 👍


Thank You; Let me know if problem persists.

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