We’ve already covered steps on what to do if Excel is not scrolling at all, so if you see that your spreadsheet is not scrolling smoothly, stay put as this article takes you through how to fix this problem with Excel.

Why is my Excel sheet not scrolling smoothly?

If you’re wondering why scrolling in Excel is excruciatingly slow or buggy, below are some possible reasons:

Outdated versions – It is possible that your Excel program is outdated and not optimized for your current Windows version hence the inconsistencies. Program interference – If an application on your computer blocks other programs from running, this will also affect the smoothness of scrolling in Excel sheets.  Too many rows/columns – If you have a large document with many rows and columns, they can slow down your computer’s performance and hence interfere with scrolling. Not enough memory – If your computer or laptop doesn’t have enough memory, then it won’t be able to process all of the formulas in your spreadsheet quickly enough, and therefore it won’t be able to scroll smoothly through them all.  Too many formulas in your workbook – If too many formulas are being calculated at once, this may slow down the whole process. This is because they are being processed one by one, which takes time to complete. Your Excel sheet has a lot of data – If your Excel sheet has a lot of data, such as images, tables, and graphs, it can take a longer time to scroll through it.  Old OS – You may have a new version of Excel, but if you’re still using an old version of Windows, the program may have difficulty matching up to old software.

How do I stop Excel from jumping cells when scrolling?

A few workarounds that may resolve the issue before you proceed to the complex solutions include:

Try cleaning your mouse and mouse pad to ensure no debris could interfere with scrolling. Close any background apps that may be hogging the RAM. Close and re-open Excel. Free up hard drive space to ensure you have enough memory. Ensure your Windows is up-to-date.

1. Adjust the Mouse speed 

2. Disable Excel Add-ins

3. Disable hardware acceleration 

4. Update graphic drivers 

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5. Repair Microsoft Excel

And that’s how to fix the issue of Excel not scrolling smoothly on your Windows PC. You may also encounter an issue where you’re unable to type in Excel but worry not, as our detailed guide adequately covers fixes for it. We also have answers to when Excel fails to print, so be sure to check out our article. We’d love to hear from you on what solution fixed this issue, so leave us a comment below.

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