By: Rafiul Hasan

In reply to Aaron Mwale.

Hello AARON MWALE,
Thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear that you’re facing issues with Excel.
When Excel hangs and starts an Undo action, that means Excel is trying to process a large amount of data or executing a complex operation. This may cause the program to be unresponsive for a period of time while it completes the task.

In order to stop the undo action, you can try pressing the “Esc” key on your keyboard. If this does not work, you can try pressing “Ctrl” & “Break” on your keyboard. If don’t find these helpful, you may need to wait for Excel to finish the operation before you can regain control of the program.

To prevent Excel from hanging and starting an Undo action in the future, you can try the following:

1. Limit the amount of data you are working with at one time. If you are working with a large amount of data, try breaking it up into smaller chunks that are easier for Excel to handle.

2. Close any unnecessary programs or applications running in the background. This can free up system resources and improve Excel’s performance.

3. Disable any add-ins or macros that may be causing Excel to slow down or become unresponsive.

4. Check for and install any available updates for Excel. Updates often include bug fixes and performance improvements that can help prevent Excel from hanging in the future.

5. Consider upgrading your computer hardware if it is outdated or underpowered. Excel can be resource-intensive, and having a fast and capable computer can make a big difference in its performance.

Hope you find these ways helpful to overcome your issues.

Regards,
Rafi
ExcelDemy team