Excel Error when opening workbook "Margins Do Not Fit Page Size"

Issue

Error when opening workbook "Margins Do Not Fit Page Size"

Environment

This article applies to Excel, all versions

Cause

Print driver is reading the margins incorrectly in Print Preview. This can be the cause even when you have not tried to print but merely tried to open the Workbook.

Resolution

  1. Reboot your computer.
  2. If that doesn't resolve the issue change the Page Layout.
    1. Click on the Page Layout tab
    2. Click on the down arrow under Margins and choose Normal
    3. Click on the down arrow under Size and choose 8 1/2 x 11.
    4. Close Excel and open the Workbook.

 

 

 

 

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Details

Article ID: 76194
Created
Tue 4/16/19 2:45 PM
Modified
Wed 3/8/23 3:36 PM