Cannot Insert an Object in Excel – 5 Solutions

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You want to insert an object and Excel shows the message “Cannot insert object”.

Solution 1 – Unprotect the Workbook

Steps:

• Go to the Review tab >> click Protect Workbook>> Enter the password >> Click OK.

Solution 2 – Change the Macro Security Settings

Steps:

• Go to the Developer tab >> click Macro Security.

The Trust Center wizard opens.

• Click Enable VBA macros >> Click OK.

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Solution 3 – Obtaining a Copy of the Corrupted File

Steps:

• Copy the dataset in the corrupted workbook by pressing CTRL + C.

• A new workbook will open>> Press CTRL + V to paste the data.

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Solution 4 – Delete Obsolete Extenders

Steps:

• Close all Microsoft Office applications >> press WINDOWS + R >> Enter %temp% in Run >> Click OK.

• Enter .exd in the search bar >> select the file with the .exd extension and delete it permanently.

• Restart your computer.

Note: If you insert Active X Controls, the .exd files will reappear and you’ll have to remove them as described in the above procedure.

Solution 5 – Repair the Microsoft Office

If the problem persists, you can contact Microsoft Support.

What to Do If you Cannot Insert an Object in Excel VBA

Steps:

• Press WINDOWS + R >> enter %temp% in Run >> click OK.

• Search the .exd files in the search bar >> delete them permanently.

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