Multiple people can't edit the same Excel file at the same time
Excel coauthoring only works when the file is saved on OneDrive or SharePoint, not on your computer's hard drive. Move the file to OneDrive or SharePoint right now and the issue will disappear.
Excel needs files to be stored in a shared location like OneDrive or SharePoint for multiple people to edit them at the same time. If the file is on your computer, only one person can edit it. The others see read-only. Moving it to OneDrive or SharePoint turns on real-time collaboration instantly.
- ✓Have the file link ready to share with your team once it's moved to OneDrive
- ✓Make sure everyone who needs to edit has access to your Microsoft 365 account
- ✓Check that you're not already in the middle of editing the file in multiple locations at once
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Sharing the old file from the desktop instead of the new OneDrive link. Everyone needs to work from the same location
- One person keeping a copy on their computer and opening that instead of the OneDrive version. This locks the file for everyone else
- Not waiting for everyone to close the old version before they open the new OneDrive version. Close everything first, then give them the new link
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- If you've gone through all the steps and the issue persists, get in touch and we'll help sort it out.
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