11 June, 2026
| What is happening | Some Excel files stored in SharePoint Online may not open in Excel for the web when accessed from SharePoint sites with unique permissions. |
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| Who is affected | Faculty, staff, and students who access Excel files through SharePoint Online. |
| What you should do | If an Excel file does not open in your browser, select Open in App from SharePoint Online or download the file and open it using the Excel desktop application instead. |
| What we are doing | KAUST IT is aware of this issue and is monitoring Microsoft's progress toward resolution. |
