Tabs in Excel seem to stick to mouse pointer and will behave as if the user wants to move them.

Vince Fletcher 1 Reputation point
2020-08-03T15:00:14.057+00:00

I've had 2 users now complain that when they are using Excel (Online or Desktop), when they are clicking thru tabs in a workbook, the tab "sticks" to the mouse and starts to move the sheet. Its not something they are intending on doing nor is it reproducible from my end. Has anyone noticed a similar behavior? I've found no identifiable correlation between the files being edited (versions, size, site, etc). Any insight would be appreciated.

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  1. Emi Zhang-MSFT 24,986 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2020-08-04T07:51:58.187+00:00

    Did this problem appear in the same Workbook? What version of Excel did they use? Please go to File- Account and provide the detail information about Office: 15389-143.png
    Try to repair Office product and check the result: repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b


  2. Altc 1 Reputation point
    2020-08-05T09:59:52.157+00:00

    Hi,

    1. Suspected behavior can direct to the file might be infected by a VIRUS
    2. If you suspect its a version issue copy the contents to another excel version 2016 or lower version local, not online, disconnect the system from internet and check
    3. Scan the system from a different antivirus program or you can use the following
      https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download
    4. "issue occurs across 3 different files" with the same contents?
    5. does this content macro-enabled?
    6. Is this content coming from the OLD file? Checked the saved file type and version and contents carrying
    7. Are these contents carrying any links between the TABS?

    Check above you might find an answer

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