Excel For Mac 16.62 - Microsoft

: Scientific researchers have utilized this specific version (Build 22061100) for high-stakes data entry and compatibility testing with CSV and ARFF formats. Performance and User Feedback

If you are still utilizing this version and experiencing performance issues, expert troubleshooting suggests the following:

“I have had a problem using excel for months now and cannot solve the problem... [Excel 16.62] is SLOW” Microsoft Learn · 3 years ago Microsoft Excel for Mac 16.62

The 16.62 update introduced features aimed at narrowing the gap between the Mac and Windows versions of Excel:

: Launching Excel while holding the Shift key disables third-party add-ins, helping identify if external plugins are causing crashes. : Scientific researchers have utilized this specific version

: Reports emerged of Excel consuming excessive system resources during standard operations, sometimes leading to thermal throttling on older Mac hardware. Reported Issues

: Mac users gained the ability to import data from local files using Power Query, which included a data preview option to inspect information before performing transformations. : Reports emerged of Excel consuming excessive system

: A major accessibility addition, Excel began automatically generating alternate text for charts and PivotCharts, aiding users who rely on screen readers.