Freeze panes greyed out!?!!
mink...@officeformac.com
CyberTaz
resellers don't do it for you in the majority of cases.
Other than that the most common cause is that Protection has been applied to
the workbook [Tools> Protection> Protect Workbook - Window checked].
Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 2/9/10 9:19 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
mink...@officeformac.com
Everything is updated--trust me--that was the first thing I did. I am a computer super user so please, let's move on to talk about the problem with Xcel for mac, not macintosh's operating system.
Your response lacks grounding. Even if the OS were not the lastest, Win MS Office works in computers in multiple Windows Operating Systems--VISTA, XP, 2003/4, Win 7. I work for IBM and use both mac and PC. I have used XCEL since it was developed and there is a significant difference in what Microsoft has taken away from XCEL for mac. But this is not the issue I wish to discuss. I need you to help me since I just dropped a pretty penny on your product. Obviously, if you have read the posts on this subject, there IS a problem with FREEZE PANES. How do I fix it? Is there a phone number for FREE support I can call given that I just purchased the product in January?
In summary: What is the problem with the greyed out freeze panes command??? How do I fix it??!!
Thank you.
...................................
> Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X? The
> resellers don't do it for you in the majority of cases.
>
> Other than that the most common cause is that Protection has been applied to
> the workbook [Tools> Protection> Protect Workbook - Window checked].
>
> Regards |:>)
> Bob Jones
> [MVP] Office:Mac
>
>
>
> On 2/9/10 9:19 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
CyberTaz
is this MS tech support. This is a newsgroup where users volunteer their
time to assist other users.
Secondly, from the lack of information contained in your op nobody here has
any idea what your experience level may be or what you may have tried or
anything more than what you write. It isn't assumed that someone seeking
assistance here is a "computer super user".
Thirdly, Mac Office runs on various releases of OS X just as the Windows
version runs on various versions of the Windows OS, but even with the
Windows OS update levels are significant factors. Other than asking for
verification of pertinent info which you hadn't volunteered there was no
discussion of "macintosh's operating system" in my reply.
And as for the "lacks grounding" snipe I have no idea what you mean. I've
searched the archives for the last year's postings without there being a
single report found of your issue... Questions pertaining to Freeze Panes,
yes, but not anything similar to what you described. There is no inherent
problem with the feature. The reported problems are specific to each user's
local installation & experience level. I did indicate what the most common
cause of what you described, but you're apparently more interested in your
rant than responding to that point or even acknowledging that part of my
reply.
Obviously my 25 years of experience pales in comparison to your level of
expertise so I'll waste no more of your time with my unworthy attempts to
assist you in resolving the problem. I'm sure you'll be more comfortable
with the level 1 customer support reps you can contact at:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/contactus.mspx
Good Luck |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 2/10/10 9:37 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
Christian@discussions.microsoft.com Dean Christian
setting is for "Page Layout" and not "Normal".
Try going to the View menu and changing it to "Normal".
Then your document will look like the regular XLS document layout on a PC
and Freeze Panes should work for you again.
Have a great day!
Dean
"mink...@officeformac.com" wrote:
> Version: 2008
> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
> Processor: Intel
>
> I just bought a brand new macbook pro (top of the line) and bought Office for mac 2008 Business Edition--brand new ($400 plus tax). This is my first time booting it up and creating a simple spreadsheet from scratch. The simple <windows> menu command FREEZE PANES is greyed out!! (It feels like a sick joke). How does one un-grey the command??!! Do not tell me to reset anything because I have not customized anything. First time booting Xcel and creating brand new sheet from scratch. Very disappointed with lame Excel for mac users. Why reduce so much functionality for mac users?
> .
>
kitpeters
I had the same problem .. my thanks to Dean for solving it!
CyberTaz wrote:
First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee noris
10-Feb-10
First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee nor
is this MS tech support. This is a newsgroup where users volunteer their
time to assist other users.
Secondly, from the lack of information contained in your op nobody here has
any idea what your experience level may be or what you may have tried or
anything more than what you write. It is not assumed that someone seeking
assistance here is a "computer super user".
Thirdly, Mac Office runs on various releases of OS X just as the Windows
version runs on various versions of the Windows OS, but even with the
Windows OS update levels are significant factors. Other than asking for
verification of pertinent info which you had not volunteered there was no
discussion of "macintosh's operating system" in my reply.
And as for the "lacks grounding" snipe I have no idea what you mean. I have
searched the archives for the last year's postings without there being a
single report found of your issue... Questions pertaining to Freeze Panes,
yes, but not anything similar to what you described. There is no inherent
problem with the feature. The reported problems are specific to each user's
local installation & experience level. I did indicate what the most common
cause of what you described, but you are apparently more interested in your
rant than responding to that point or even acknowledging that part of my
reply.
Obviously my 25 years of experience pales in comparison to your level of
expertise so I will waste no more of your time with my unworthy attempts to
assist you in resolving the problem. I am sure you will be more comfortable
with the level 1 customer support reps you can contact at:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/contactus.mspx
Good Luck |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 2/10/10 9:37 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
Previous Posts In This Thread:
On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:19 AM
minknpe wrote:
Freeze panes greyed out!?!!
Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Processor: Intel
I just bought a brand new macbook pro (top of the line) and bought Office for mac 2008 Business Edition--brand new ($400 plus tax). This is my first time booting it up and creating a simple spreadsheet from scratch. The simple <windows> menu command FREEZE PANES is greyed out!! (It feels like a sick joke). How does one un-grey the command??!! Do not tell me to reset anything because I have not customized anything. First time booting Xcel and creating brand new sheet from scratch. Very disappointed with lame Excel for mac users. Why reduce so much functionality for mac users?
On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:40 PM
CyberTaz wrote:
Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X?
Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X? The
resellers do not do it for you in the majority of cases.
Other than that the most common cause is that Protection has been applied to
the workbook [Tools> Protection> Protect Workbook - Window checked].
Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 2/9/10 9:19 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:37 AM
minknpe wrote:
User's response: <br><br>Everything is updated--trust me--that was the first
User's response: <br><br>Everything is updated--trust me--that was the first thing I did. I am a computer super user so please, let us move on to talk about the problem with Xcel for mac, not macintosh's operating system. <br><br>Your response lacks grounding. Even if the OS were not the lastest, Win MS Office works in computers in multiple Windows Operating Systems--VISTA, XP, 2003/4, Win 7. I work for IBM and use both mac and PC. I have used XCEL since it was developed and there is a significant difference in what Microsoft has taken away from XCEL for mac. But this is not the issue I wish to discuss. I need you to help me since I just dropped a pretty penny on your product. Obviously, if you have read the posts on this subject, there IS a problem with FREEZE PANES. How do I fix it? Is there a phone number for FREE support I can call given that I just purchased the product in January? <br><br>In summary: What is the problem with the greyed out freeze panes command??? How do I fix it??!! <br><br>Thank you. <br>
.................................... <br><br>> Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X? The <br>
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:46 AM
CyberTaz wrote:
First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee noris
First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee nor
is this MS tech support. This is a newsgroup where users volunteer their
time to assist other users.
Secondly, from the lack of information contained in your op nobody here has
any idea what your experience level may be or what you may have tried or
anything more than what you write. It is not assumed that someone seeking
assistance here is a "computer super user".
Thirdly, Mac Office runs on various releases of OS X just as the Windows
version runs on various versions of the Windows OS, but even with the
Windows OS update levels are significant factors. Other than asking for
verification of pertinent info which you had not volunteered there was no
discussion of "macintosh's operating system" in my reply.
And as for the "lacks grounding" snipe I have no idea what you mean. I have
searched the archives for the last year's postings without there being a
single report found of your issue... Questions pertaining to Freeze Panes,
yes, but not anything similar to what you described. There is no inherent
problem with the feature. The reported problems are specific to each user's
local installation & experience level. I did indicate what the most common
cause of what you described, but you are apparently more interested in your
rant than responding to that point or even acknowledging that part of my
reply.
Obviously my 25 years of experience pales in comparison to your level of
expertise so I will waste no more of your time with my unworthy attempts to
assist you in resolving the problem. I am sure you will be more comfortable
with the level 1 customer support reps you can contact at:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/contactus.mspx
Good Luck |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 2/10/10 9:37 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:36 AM
Dean Christian wrote:
I ran into the same problem on my Mac.
I ran into the same problem on my Mac. It is caused because the default view
setting is for "Page Layout" and not "Normal".
Try going to the View menu and changing it to "Normal".
Then your document will look like the regular XLS document layout on a PC
and Freeze Panes should work for you again.
Have a great day!
Dean
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In article <2010592324...@optusnet.com.au>, Kit Peters wrote:
> Long-winded and arrogant way of saying "I don't know", Bob!
> I had the same problem .. my thanks to Dean for solving it!
>
>
>
> CyberTaz wrote:
>
> First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee noris
> 10-Feb-10
>
> First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee noris this MS tech support. This is a newsgroup where users volunteer theirtime to assist other users.Secondly, from the lack of information contained in your op nobody here hasany idea what your experience level may be or what you may have tried oranything more than what you write. It is not assumed that someone seekingassistance here is a "computer super user".Thirdly, Mac Office runs on various releases of OS X just as the Windowsversion runs on various versions of the Windows OS, but even with theWindows OS update levels are significant factors. Other than asking forverification of pertinent info which you had not volunteered there was nodiscussion of "macintosh's operating system" in my reply.And as for the "lacks grounding" snipe I have no idea what you mean. I havesearched the archives for the last year's postings without there being asingle report found of your issue... Questions pertaining to Freeze Panes,yes, but not anything similar to what you described. There is no inherentproblem with the feature. The reported problems are specific to each user'slocal installation & experience level. I did indicate what the most commoncause of what you described, but you are apparently more interested in yourrant than responding to that point or even acknowledging that part of myreply.Obviously my 25 years of experience pales in comparison to your level ofexpertise so I will waste no more of your time with my unworthy attempts toassist you in resolving the problem. I am sure you will be more comfortablewith the level 1 customer support reps you can contact at:http://www.microsoft.com/mac/contactus.mspxGood Luck |:>)Bob Jones[MVP] Office:MacOn 2/10/10 9:37 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
>
> Previous Posts In This Thread:
>
> On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:19 AM
> minknpe wrote:
>
> Freeze panes greyed out!?!!
> Version: 2008Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)Processor: IntelI just bought a brand new macbook pro (top of the line) and bought Office for mac 2008 Business Edition--brand new ($400 plus tax). This is my first time booting it up and creating a simple spreadsheet from scratch. The simple <windows> menu command FREEZE PANES is greyed out!! (It feels like a sick joke). How does one un-grey the command??!! Do not tell me to reset anything because I have not customized anything. First time booting Xcel and creating brand new sheet from scratch. Very disappointed with lame Excel for mac users. Why reduce so much functionality for mac users?
>
> On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:40 PM
> CyberTaz wrote:
>
> Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X?
> Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X? Theresellers do not do it for you in the majority of cases.Other than that the most common cause is that Protection has been applied tothe workbook [Tools> Protection> Protect Workbook - Window checked].Regards |:>)Bob Jones[MVP] Office:MacOn 2/9/10 9:19 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
>
> On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:37 AM
> minknpe wrote:
>
> User's response: <br><br>Everything is updated--trust me--that was the first
> User's response: <br><br>Everything is updated--trust me--that was the first thing I did. I am a computer super user so please, let us move on to talk about the problem with Xcel for mac, not macintosh's operating system. <br><br>Your response lacks grounding. Even if the OS were not the lastest, Win MS Office works in computers in multiple Windows Operating Systems--VISTA, XP, 2003/4, Win 7. I work for IBM and use both mac and PC. I have used XCEL since it was developed and there is a significant difference in what Microsoft has taken away from XCEL for mac. But this is not the issue I wish to discuss. I need you to help me since I just dropped a pretty penny on your product. Obviously, if you have read the posts on this subject, there IS a problem with FREEZE PANES. How do I fix it? Is there a phone number for FREE support I can call given that I just purchased the product in January? <br><br>In summary: What is the problem with the greyed out freeze panes command??? How do I fix it??!! <br><br>Thank you. <br>.................................... <br><br>> Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X? The <br>
>
> On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:46 AM
> CyberTaz wrote:
>
> First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee noris
> First thing to clarify: This is not "my" product nor am I a MS employee noris this MS tech support. This is a newsgroup where users volunteer theirtime to assist other users.Secondly, from the lack of information contained in your op nobody here hasany idea what your experience level may be or what you may have tried oranything more than what you write. It is not assumed that someone seekingassistance here is a "computer super user".Thirdly, Mac Office runs on various releases of OS X just as the Windowsversion runs on various versions of the Windows OS, but even with theWindows OS update levels are significant factors. Other than asking forverification of pertinent info which you had not volunteered there was nodiscussion of "macintosh's operating system" in my reply.And as for the "lacks grounding" snipe I have no idea what you mean. I havesearched the archives for the last year's postings without there being asingle report found of your issue... Questions pertaining to Freeze Panes,yes, but not anything similar to what you described. There is no inherentproblem with the feature. The reported problems are specific to each user'slocal installation & experience level. I did indicate what the most commoncause of what you described, but you are apparently more interested in yourrant than responding to that point or even acknowledging that part of myreply.Obviously my 25 years of experience pales in comparison to your level ofexpertise so I will waste no more of your time with my unworthy attempts toassist you in resolving the problem. I am sure you will be more comfortablewith the level 1 customer support reps you can contact at:http://www.microsoft.com/mac/contactus.mspxGood Luck |:>)Bob Jones[MVP] Office:MacOn 2/10/10 9:37 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
>
> On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:36 AM
> Dean Christian wrote:
>
> I ran into the same problem on my Mac.
> I ran into the same problem on my Mac. It is caused because the default viewsetting is for "Page Layout" and not "Normal".Try going to the View menu and changing it to "Normal".Then your document will look like the regular XLS document layout on a PCand Freeze Panes should work for you again.Have a great day!Dean
CyberTaz
reply. Please keep in mind that neither in that thread nor anywhere else
have I ever referred to myself as a "computer super user". Try reading &
comprehending the entire thread & see where the 'arrogance' lies.
--
Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
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zach worthington
> On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:19 AM minknpe wrote:
> Version: 2008
> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
> Processor: Intel
>
> I just bought a brand new macbook pro (top of the line) and bought Office for mac 2008 Business Edition--brand new ($400 plus tax). This is my first time booting it up and creating a simple spreadsheet from scratch. The simple <windows> menu command FREEZE PANES is greyed out!! (It feels like a sick joke). How does one un-grey the command??!! Do not tell me to reset anything because I have not customized anything. First time booting Xcel and creating brand new sheet from scratch. Very disappointed with lame Excel for mac users. Why reduce so much functionality for mac users?
>> On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:40 PM CyberTaz wrote:
>> Since this is a "brand new" Mac, have you updated Office & OS X? The
>> resellers do not do it for you in the majority of cases.
>>
>> Other than that the most common cause is that Protection has been applied to
>> the workbook [Tools> Protection> Protect Workbook - Window checked].
>>
>> Regards |:>)
>> Bob Jones
>> [MVP] Office:Mac
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2/9/10 9:19 AM, in article 59bb2...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
>>> On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:37 AM minknpe wrote:
>>> User's response: <br><br>Everything is updated--trust me--that was the first thing I did. I am a computer super user so please, let us move on to talk about the problem with Xcel for mac, not macintosh's operating system. <br><br>Your response lacks grounding. Even if the OS were not the lastest, Win MS Office works in computers in multiple Windows Operating Systems--VISTA, XP, 2003/4, Win 7. I work for IBM and use both mac and PC. I have used XCEL since it was developed and there is a significant difference in what Microsoft has taken away from XCEL for mac. But this is not the issue I wish to discuss. I need you to help me since I just dropped a pretty penny on your product. Obviously, if you have read the posts on this subject, there IS a problem with FREEZE PANES. How do I fix it? Is there a phone number for FREE support I can call given that I just purchased the product in January? <br><br>In summary: What is the problem with the greyed out freeze panes command??? How do I fix it??!! <br><br>Thank you. <br>
>>>>> I ran into the same problem on my Mac. It is caused because the default view
>>>>> setting is for "Page Layout" and not "Normal".
>>>>>
>>>>> Try going to the View menu and changing it to "Normal".
>>>>> Then your document will look like the regular XLS document layout on a PC
>>>>> and Freeze Panes should work for you again.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have a great day!
>>>>> Dean
>>>>>> On Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:24 PM Kit Peters wrote:
>>>>>> Long-winded and arrogant way of saying "I don't know", Bob!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I had the same problem .. my thanks to Dean for solving it!
>>>>>>> On Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:47 AM John_McGhie_[MVP wrote:
>>>>>>> Really? I thought it was a remarkably polite and restrained way of saying
>>>>>>> "Ask a proper question, idiot!!"
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We know you are an idiot, because the first of his THREE responses contained
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Janette MacMillan
I have just discovered that your Excel spreadsheet needs to be in Normal or Page Break View and not Page Layout View to freeze panes. The greyed out option becomes black and allows you to freeze lines etc. Hope this helps
> On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:19 AM minknpe wrote:
> Version: 2008
> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
> Processor: Intel
>
>>>>>>>> On Friday, August 13, 2010 4:16 PM zach worthington wrote:
>>>>>>>> This was my problem, thanks!
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