However, this doesn’t make Excel immune to occasional bugs. Such would be the case with an error message users have been reporting, which looks something like this: Out of Memory. Not enough System Resources to Display Completely.

Why does Excel say out of memory?

There is not a single cause for this Excel message to appear, so you should consider a number of reasons. For example, the error may occur because you’re running other consuming apps in the background Other factors that generate Excel out-of-memory issues are added macros or add-ins included in your sheets.

How do you clear memory in Excel?

The most used and easy solution to clear the memory in Excel is to erase its cache data. In order to do so, you should use the Microsoft Office Upload Center. You can simply go to Settings and then look for the Delete files from the Office Document Cache when they are closed option. Tick the option and press Delete cached files.

How do I fix Excel not enough memory?

✅ Pre-checks: Check the contents of the spreadsheet

These are the main things that cause the out-of-memory error messages:

Inserting a row or column Performing calculations Copy and pasting Sorting Opening or closing the workbook Running VBA

If you are doing any of the actions mentioned above and you receive the error, check what exactly is wrong. If that is the case, try doing the following:

1. Check your Excel Add-ins

If you believe an Excel add-in is responsible for Excel out of memory error, try disabling it and then check if the error appears again. Check the steps below for the support.

  1. Click on the File option.

  2. Go to Options.

  3. Select Add-ins.

  4. Click the Go button.

  5. Select the add-ins you want to disable or remove. SPONSORED

  6. Uncheck the box in front of the respective add-in.

  7. Click OK and Save.

2. Verify Excel or install the latest updates

Depending on whether your copy of Office is Click-to-run or MSI-based install, the next steps will vary a little. 2.1. Click-to-run A window called How would you like to repair your Office Programs will appear 2.2. MSI-based

3. Disable your Antivirus

Antivirus software will usually run in the background scanning your Excel file as you make it. This will usually make Excel run out of memory and thus trigger the error message. Disable your antivirus program and see if Excel still encounters this error. Remember that each antivirus program is disabled in a different way, so check the documentation on the developer’s website for more info.

4. Use the 64-bit version of Excel

The 32-bit version of Microsoft Excel has a is 2 GB limitation. So, if the processes require more than 2 GB, Microsoft excel will run out of memory and the error message will appear. Moving to the Microsoft Excel 64-bit version provides more space and will thus solve any memory-related issues you may have with the application.

5. Completely reinstall Microsoft Excel

Sometimes we have no choice but to start from scratch. Such would be the case if all the above-mentioned solutions fail to solve your problem. Did our guide help you in getting rid of the memory-related error in Excel? Let us know in the comments section below.

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