Excel Not Responding? Fix Freezing Instantly with Manual Calculation
DATA LAG CRISIS SOLVED: Why Excel “Not Responding” Happens
It’s not your laptop — it’s one hidden Excel calculation setting
If Excel freezes every time you change a number, you’re not alone. This issue is rarely caused by hardware. It’s caused by Excel’s default Automatic Calculation setting.
The Root Cause
Excel recalculates every formula every time you edit a cell. For large files with XLOOKUPs, dashboards, and thousands of rows, this creates severe lag.
The Professional Fix
Switch Excel from Automatic to Manual Calculation in the Formulas tab. This stops background recalculation and instantly improves performance.
Pro Tip: Work in Manual mode while editing. Recalculate only when needed.
Essential Shortcuts
- F9 — Recalculate entire workbook
- Shift + F9 — Recalculate active sheet only
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