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Fix: Esc key stopped working in Excel 365

Disable Grammarly once you notice this issue in Excel

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Several users have complained in theMicrosoft forumsabout Esc key stop working in Excel 365. If the Esc key stops working in Excel 365, you may have trouble closing dialogs and making use of specialized keyboard shortcuts.

In this article, we will discuss some of the possible reasons behind this error and what to do to fix the issue.

Why did Esc key stop working in Excel 365?

Why did Esc key stop working in Excel 365?

Users who have encountered a series of problems with their keyboard have narrowed down possible reasons behind the Esc key stop working in Excel 365 error. Below are some of the likely reasons:

Whatever the case is, we have gathered some potential fixes to troubleshoot the issue seamlessly.

What can I do if the Esc key stop working in Excel 365?

What can I do if the Esc key stop working in Excel 365?

Before trying any of the advanced tweaks provided in this guide, users should ensure they perform the following preparatory checks:

If after attempting the above checks the Esc key still does not work, you can try the steps provided below.

1. Disable Grammarly in Excel 365

This method enables users todisable Grammarlyfor a specific period and re-enable it whenever they want. However, if the Esc key stop working in Excel and the error persists, consider uninstalling Grammarly.

2. Uninstall the Grammarly app

If the first method doesn’t work, uninstalling the Grammarly app should fix the issue.

And that’s it on how to fix the Esc key stop working in Excel 365 error. Since this issue is said to be caused by Grammarly, you can contactGrammarly Supportif you do not desire to disable the writing app.

If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to use the comments section below.

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Loredana Harsana

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