Windows 10: I can no longer copy data from an Excel Preview pane in Win 11 Explorer.

I can no longer copy data from an Excel Preview pane in Win 11 Explorer. I can copy from a Word document preview. I've tried all the DISM commands and have tried an online repair of Office.In a Word Doc preview a right click gives a two options, Copy and Select All. This allows me to copy from the preview pane and paste the selected data in a new document.However, in an Excel preview a right click does nothing. A CNTL+C does not copy the selected data either.This used to work.Help!!!

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Preview Pane in Explorer No Longer Working with Excel Files

System Parameters:

Windows 10 Pro, Version 1803 OS Build 17134.345 64 bit

Excel for Office 365 MOS (16.0.1129_20045) 32 bit

Issue:

Windows/Excel recently updated. Presumably, this was done to "fix" a problem (which reminds me of when I "fixed" my pet).

Now, when I look at a list of files in Windows Explorer, the "Preview" pane will no longer preview excel files; and if I leave the "Preview" pane open, the computer hangs.

Need help with making the preview function of explorer work again with excel files. Any takers?

 

preview/details pane in explorer

Hi,

Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Tap on View tab.
• Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

File Explorer Preview Pane Windows 11_Excel "No Preview Available"

Is there no longer a way to preview Excel files in the Preview Pane of File Explorer? I wasn't able to get it to work in Windows 10 then updated to Windows 11 hoping the bug was fixed, but no luck. I've tried all sorts of settings suggested in various articles. Does anyone know a sure fire way to fix this issue?

Thanks!