XL97: Using AutoFilter May Take a Long Time

ID: Q173429

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SYMPTOMS

When you use the AutoFilter command (point to Filter on the Data menu) in Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows, Microsoft Excel may appear to stop responding (hang) during the filtering process. In addition, recalculation of values in the worksheet may occur slowly after you apply the filter.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:

1. On the File menu, click Save As.

2. In the Save As Type list, click Microsoft Excel 5.0/95 Workbook.

3. Click Save.

4. On the File menu, click Save As.

5. In the Save As Type list, click Microsoft Excel Workbook.

6. Click the Save button.

Additional query words: XL97

Keywords          : xllist 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: November 5, 1998