In excel mobile for Ios, I have list the capability to bring up the menu that allows me to copy a cell, delete rows, clear contents, etc. any help would be appreciated.

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In excel mobile for Ios, I have list the capability to bring up the menu that allows me to copy a cell, delete rows, clear contents, etc. any help would be appreciated.

Thomas Baugh 45

When I try to delete a row, clear cell contents, copy a cell, insert a row, etc, the menu that usually comes up to allow these no longer appears. It worked yesterday then just stopped midday. Please help.

Whytnei 10 Reputation points

2025-11-12T20:11:47.9333333+00:00

Same here. I think its from the recent update last night. So frustrating, I rely on this for work daily.
Bill 25 Reputation points

2025-11-14T20:57:59.6566667+00:00

I had the same problem, even after updating to the latest version of Excel. I resolved it by opening a new spreadsheet, where I found the contextual menus were still working. When I went back to the spreadsheet in which I was having the problems, the problem had disappeared. It all works again.
Whytnei 10 Reputation points

2025-11-14T21:32:13.58+00:00

Bill, you are a lifesaver, thank you! This worked!
Nicole 0 Reputation points

2025-11-14T23:11:28.1666667+00:00

Bill!!!!!!! You are the best...our whole team has been struggling in the field all day :) Thank you Thank you Thank you :)

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Whytnei 10 Reputation points

2025-11-12T20:11:47.9333333+00:00

Same here. I think its from the recent update last night. So frustrating, I rely on this for work daily.
Bill 25 Reputation points

2025-11-14T20:57:59.6566667+00:00

I had the same problem, even after updating to the latest version of Excel. I resolved it by opening a new spreadsheet, where I found the contextual menus were still working. When I went back to the spreadsheet in which I was having the problems, the problem had disappeared. It all works again.
Whytnei 10 Reputation points

2025-11-14T21:32:13.58+00:00

Bill, you are a lifesaver, thank you! This worked!
Nicole 0 Reputation points

2025-11-14T23:11:28.1666667+00:00

Bill!!!!!!! You are the best...our whole team has been struggling in the field all day :) Thank you Thank you Thank you :)

Answer 1

Hi Thomas,

Excel Mobile for iOS relies heavily on touch gestures like long-pressing to bring up the context menu. If the app or your device misinterprets the gesture due to a bug, memory issue, or even a recent update the menu might not appear as expected.

Here are a few common causes:

Touch sensitivity or gesture misfire: The app may not be registering your long-press correctly.

App glitch or memory overload: Excel Mobile can sometimes freeze or lose responsiveness mid-session.

Zoom level or selection bug: If the sheet is zoomed in too much or the cell selection is off, the menu may not trigger.

Recent update conflict: Either Excel or iOS may have updated recently, causing temporary UI issues.

What You Can Try is:

Here’s a quick checklist to help restore the menu:

Force Close Excel Mobile

Swipe up from the bottom → find Excel → swipe it away → reopen the app.

Restart Your iPhone

This helps reset touch responsiveness and clears temporary memory.

Check for App Updates

Go to App Store → search Excel → update if available.

Try a New Sheet or File

Sometimes the issue is file-specific. Open a blank sheet and test the menu.

Reinstall Excel Mobile

Delete the app → reinstall from App Store. This resets app settings and clears hidden cache.

Test Long-Press Gesture

Tap and hold a cell for 1–2 seconds. If nothing appears, try adjusting your touch pressure or using a stylus if available.

Let me know how it goes, Happy to help!

Thomas Baugh 45 Reputation points

2025-11-11T15:32:10.69+00:00

The long-gesture fixed it. Thank you!!!
Harold Milan 12,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-11T15:33:46.8833333+00:00

Hi again,

I'm really glad if this helped you out! If you found the information useful, feel free to mark this as the accepted answer it not only confirms the Helps you, but it can also help others who might be facing the same issue and are looking for guidance.

Happy to help!
From, Leo V 0 Reputation points

2025-11-21T17:34:52.34+00:00

This answer is nothing but useless corporate jargon that doesn’t help anyone.

If you want an solution that works, scroll to Bill’s answer.

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Stacey Love 5

Neither the human response nor the AI one helps. What is the point of the AI response that just repeats the human response?

Thomas Baugh 45 Reputation points

2025-11-12T13:57:47.6266667+00:00

Human response fixed the issue.

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Mitch A. Peterson 5

On the iPhone and iPad Excel apps, the usual press-the-cell menu to copy, paste, etc., and pressing on the row number to bring up copy, insert, delete, etc., no longer work. He’ll please and don’t tell me to reset, already did that and it doesn’t work.

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It sounds like you are experiencing an issue with the context menu in Excel Mobile for iOS. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

Restart the App: Close the Excel app completely and then reopen it. This can often resolve temporary glitches.
Check for Updates: Ensure that your Excel app is updated to the latest version. Sometimes, bugs are fixed in newer updates.
Reboot Your Device: Restarting your iOS device can help clear any temporary issues that might be affecting the app's performance.
Check Permissions: Make sure that Excel has the necessary permissions to operate correctly on your device. You can check this in the device settings.
Reinstall the App: If the problem persists, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the Excel app. This can help reset any settings that may have changed.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consult the Microsoft support page or community forums for further assistance specific to Excel Mobile on iOS.

Michael Parrish 0 Reputation points

2025-11-11T13:05:54.0166667+00:00

Coming to this article was a step in consulting Microsoft support. Having AI write the basic, turn it off and turn it back on again is not helpful…
Thomas Baugh 45 Reputation points

2025-11-11T14:10:31.5766667+00:00

I have spent 4 hours trying to get help through Microsoft support. They have referred me here. I tried all suggestions above and it has not solved my problem. I don’t know ehat else to do.

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HP-4116 0

Same problem here for a week or so. Creating a new blank sheet and then closing it and then going back to my original sheet worked perfectly.

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