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Microsoft Excel on Android can't open Spotify hyperlinks
On my laptop, I've created an Excel spreadsheet with embedded hyperlinks to several Spotify albums. The hyperlinks can be Spotify URIs or URLs, like the following two: - spotify:album:43YIoHKSrEw2GJsWmhZIpu - https://open.spotify.com/album/43YIoHKSrEw2GJsWmhZIpu The Spotify app is installed on the A...
On my laptop, I've created an Excel spreadsheet with embedded hyperlinks to several Spotify albums. The hyperlinks can be Spotify URIs or URLs, like the following two:
- spotify:album:43YIoHKSrEw2GJsWmhZIpu
- https://open.spotify.com/album/43YIoHKSrEw2GJsWmhZIpu
The Spotify app is installed on the Android phone, and the expected behavior is that opening both types of links from Excel for Android should open the album on the Spotify app.
However, when I try to open a Spotify URI with Excel on the Android phone, I get the following error: "*Sorry, we couldn't open this link. The link address may be invalid, or you may not have permission to open it*".
When I try to open a Spotify URL with Excel on the Android phone, I get the following error: "*There's no web browser installed for this user profile, so the page couldn't be opened.*" (Firefox is installed on the phone.)
Any ideas on how to get Excel on Android to open either type of hyperlink?
oavaldezi
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Feb 3, 2025, 05:13 PM
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Microsoft Action Pen compatibility for tablets
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Microsoft 365 in order to make my tables easier to modify. The problem is that I don't have the Action Pen that transforms my handwriting into text. Is there a compatibility problem with the Android tablet? Or is there a workaround to do the same thing in...
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Microsoft 365 in order to make my tables easier to modify. The problem is that I don't have the Action Pen that transforms my handwriting into text.
Is there a compatibility problem with the Android tablet? Or is there a workaround to do the same thing in Excel? Changing my handwriting with the stylus automatically in text inside Excel tables?
DANIELA TURDEAN
Jan 28, 2025, 12:46 PM
• Last activity: Jan 28, 2025, 04:01 PM
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How to setup the number of rows used for auto-complete in MS Office 365 Excel on Android?
When I type the string, the Excel uses the content of the cells above to autocomplete the text, suggesting one of the strings from above. It seems that the number of cells used to collect this text is very limited (I guess, about 50 lines). How to change this value and make it start from the very fi...
When I type the string, the Excel uses the content of the cells above to autocomplete the text, suggesting one of the strings from above.
It seems that the number of cells used to collect this text is very limited (I guess, about 50 lines).
How to change this value and make it start from the very first line (or at least make it the largest possible)?
Damir Tenishev
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Jul 23, 2024, 07:59 PM
• Last activity: Jul 24, 2024, 07:44 AM
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Is there a way to duplicate cell from above in Android Excel?
On Windows the Excel has shortcut `Ctrl+D` which copies the content of the cell from the cell above. Is there any way to duplicate cell from above in Android Excel without copy/paste? Maybe a kind of menu item or something alike? **Update** The only requirement that I need this without external keyb...
On Windows the Excel has shortcut
Ctrl+D
which copies the content of the cell from the cell above.
Is there any way to duplicate cell from above in Android Excel without copy/paste? Maybe a kind of menu item or something alike?
**Update**
The only requirement that I need this without external keyboard so that I could use it on my smartphone in "usual way".
Damir Tenishev
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Dec 2, 2023, 08:49 PM
• Last activity: Dec 2, 2023, 09:05 PM
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How to open Microsoft Excel files?
I would like to read my Microsoft Excel files on my Android device. Is there anything built-in natively? Is there an application for viewing and editing Excel files on Android?
I would like to read my Microsoft Excel files on my Android device. Is there anything built-in natively? Is there an application for viewing and editing Excel files on Android?
gyurisc
Jul 23, 2010, 08:25 AM
• Last activity: Aug 3, 2022, 04:01 PM
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How to Embed audio files to cells in Excel? (in Android)
I have a table of alphabets, phonetics, and word examples. I want to embed the pronunciation of each cell, so I can press it and it plays the audio file in-app. Is this possible? If not, is there any other way I can do it *(a table with embedded audio)*?
I have a table of alphabets, phonetics, and word examples.
I want to embed the pronunciation of each cell,
so I can press it and it plays the audio file in-app.
Is this possible?
If not, is there any other way I can do it *(a table with embedded audio)*?
Roo Tenshi
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Jul 2, 2021, 09:52 AM
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Is there a 'format painter' function in Excel for Android?
is there a 'format painter' function in Excel for Android? I'm starting to feel like you get what you pay for here - not much, by that, I mean, that the Android version of Excel is short on features that I find useful.
is there a 'format painter' function in Excel for Android? I'm starting to feel like you get what you pay for here - not much, by that, I mean, that the Android version of Excel is short on features that I find useful.
Jack 1978
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Feb 6, 2018, 01:39 PM
• Last activity: Dec 29, 2020, 09:45 AM
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How to convert a number to words in MS Excel Android app automatically?
Excel macros are unsupported in Android and there is also no SpellNum function. I want a function which can convert a number to words. Also, I am unable to find any relevant ways of doing so in the Google Sheets Android app. Is there any way we can achieve this?
Excel macros are unsupported in Android and there is also no SpellNum function. I want a function which can convert a number to words.
Also, I am unable to find any relevant ways of doing so in the Google Sheets Android app.
Is there any way we can achieve this?
RAHUL JAISWAL
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Dec 17, 2020, 06:22 PM
• Last activity: Dec 22, 2020, 06:04 AM
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How to convert a number to words in MS Excel Android app?
Excel Macros are unsupported in Android and there is also no **SpellNum Function** in Android . I want a function which can convert a number to words. Is there any way we can achieve this ? eg - 40004 , should be converted to Forty Thousand Four
Excel Macros are unsupported in Android and there is also no **SpellNum Function** in Android .
I want a function which can convert a number to words.
Is there any way we can achieve this ?
eg - 40004 , should be converted to Forty Thousand Four
RAHUL JAISWAL
(59 rep)
Dec 16, 2020, 10:51 AM
• Last activity: Dec 18, 2020, 03:20 PM
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Copy and paste string to Excel (android app)
auto detect character class or formula class, I tried to copy and paste text to Googlesheet (android app) and excel (android app), googleapp (image on the right) will auto detect as character class, but excel (image on the left) in formula class shows an error. [ ][1] [ ][] [1]: https://i.sstatic.ne...
auto detect character class or formula class, I tried to copy and paste text to Googlesheet (android app) and excel (android app), googleapp (image on the right) will auto detect as character class, but excel (image on the left) in formula class shows an error.
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Rγσ ξηg Lιαη Ημ 雷欧
(101 rep)
Sep 27, 2020, 05:31 AM
• Last activity: Sep 27, 2020, 10:14 AM
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Open local file from Excel Cell in Android
In Android, I wish to open a local file from a Hyperlink in Excel. XLSX file and the linked image are in the same directory folder. I've tried the following: [![enter image description here][1]][1] =HYPERLINK("cat.jpg", "Cat") =HYPERLINK("./cat.jpg", "Cat") =HYPERLINK(".\cat.jpg", "Cat") =HYPERLINK(...
In Android, I wish to open a local file from a Hyperlink in Excel. XLSX file and the linked image are in the same directory folder. I've tried the following:
=HYPERLINK("cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("./cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK(".\cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("file://\storage\emulated\0\Download\Cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("file:///storage/emulated/0/Download/Cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("/storage/emulated/0/Download/1.png", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("file://storage\emulated\0\Download\Cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("file://storage/emulated/0/Download/Cat.jpg", "Cat")
=HYPERLINK("storage/emulated/0/Download/1.png", "Cat")
I get the same error message on all Cells:
Is it possible to achieve the above result? If Android as an OS restricts launching another app programmatically, can we we have the open with dialogue similar to the one in ES Explorer.
If it affects - I downloaded MS Excel via Play Store and I'm not a Office 365 user.



ThePCWizard
(131 rep)
Mar 19, 2018, 07:50 AM
• Last activity: Dec 30, 2019, 06:52 PM
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Do I need a smartphone with more RAM or one with a higher processor in order to load a big excel file faster?
As the title says, do I need a smartphone with more RAM or one with a higher processor in order to load a big excel file faster ? For instance : Snapdragon 835 with 8GB RAM vs Snapdragon 845 with 6GB RAM, which is faster to load a big excel file ?
As the title says, do I need a smartphone with more RAM or one with a higher processor in order to load a big excel file faster ?
For instance : Snapdragon 835 with 8GB RAM vs Snapdragon 845 with 6GB RAM, which is faster to load a big excel file ?
IT-Fan
(131 rep)
Apr 10, 2018, 07:30 PM
• Last activity: Apr 12, 2018, 05:50 AM
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How can I view an Excel file in MS Outlook OneDrive on my phone?
I have a Moto E. I have an Outlook mail account that has some MS Excel files I uploaded from my computer to OneDrive. If I log in to my Outlook account (using the Chrome App) and go to OneDrive in my Outlook account, I can see my documents listed. I can open one of my Excel documents. But, when I tr...
I have a Moto E.
I have an Outlook mail account that has some MS Excel files I uploaded from my computer to OneDrive.
If I log in to my Outlook account (using the Chrome App) and go to OneDrive in my Outlook account, I can see my documents listed. I can open one of my Excel documents. But, when I try to open another one, I get an error:
"We can't open the workbook because it contains features that we can't show in the browser."
There is also an Download button below the message. When I click on that button, it just reopens the same error page.
I really don't know why one file opens and one doesn't. They were both created with MS Office 2007 versions of Excel on a computer. They open fine on a computer.
Anyone have any ideas?
Note: I am only using the Chrome app. I am not using the Outlook app or the OneDrive app.
I only want to open/view the file.
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I realize that there is a lot going on here. There are a lot of layers/systems working: Android, the Chrome app, the Outlook website, OneDrive, Excel...
One thing I have tried to do with my new smartphone is to NOT load it up with things. I thought the most efficient thing to do in this case was to use the Chrome app to access the Interest where I could check my Outlook account through the website. But, I also realize in the short time I have had my phone that there are times when getting/installing an app is the best way to go.
Junco
(101 rep)
Jul 26, 2015, 07:55 PM
• Last activity: Aug 16, 2015, 07:57 PM
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How do I backup my contacts that are on an excel file into my nexus 5 phone?
I have all my contacts saved in an excel file with name and phone number headers :) Does anyone know how can I restore them into my new nexus 5 phone ?
I have all my contacts saved in an excel file with name and phone number headers :)
Does anyone know how can I restore them into my new nexus 5 phone ?
mounaim
(121 rep)
Feb 14, 2015, 07:29 PM
• Last activity: Feb 17, 2015, 01:46 PM
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App for reading CSV files?
I use the free version of Documents To Go to open Excel and Word files on my phone, but I was disappointed when I tried to open a CSV file. The only app I have that responds to the Intent for opening a CSV file displays it as plain text. Does anyone know of a good free app for viewing CSV files in a...
I use the free version of Documents To Go to open Excel and Word files on my phone, but I was disappointed when I tried to open a CSV file. The only app I have that responds to the Intent for opening a CSV file displays it as plain text.
Does anyone know of a good free app for viewing CSV files in a grid/spreadsheet layout?
Rich
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Jan 6, 2011, 05:17 PM
• Last activity: Sep 20, 2014, 02:42 PM
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Is there any way to install Open Office in Android?
> **Possible Duplicate:** > [What is a good application on Android to open Microsoft Excel files?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/697/what-is-a-good-application-on-android-to-open-microsoft-excel-files) Is there any way to install Open Office in Android Emulator, So that I can Open XLS...
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> [What is a good application on Android to open Microsoft Excel files?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/697/what-is-a-good-application-on-android-to-open-microsoft-excel-files)
Is there any way to install Open Office in Android Emulator, So that I can Open XLS sheet in Android Emulator for my apps.Any help will really be appreciated. Thanks a lot
abk
(125 rep)
May 10, 2011, 10:18 AM
• Last activity: Feb 25, 2012, 12:24 AM
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