iPad: Excel files grey and uneditable after iCloud transfer

Excel files held on windows 10 have been transferred to my ioad using icloud. The files now appear in grey and i cannot edit them . how can i address these issues.

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Posted on Nov 12, 2025 5:19 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2025 6:11 AM

Ensure that you have you updated/installed the MS Excel App for iPad. Excel and other MS productivity Apps for iPad have been updated by Microsoft in recent days:

https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-excel/id586683407


You should note that to edit or create MS files on an iPad with a screen of 10.1" or greater, you will require an active Microsoft 365 subscription.

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Nov 12, 2025 6:11 AM in response to Fitnoo

Ensure that you have you updated/installed the MS Excel App for iPad. Excel and other MS productivity Apps for iPad have been updated by Microsoft in recent days:

https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-excel/id586683407


You should note that to edit or create MS files on an iPad with a screen of 10.1" or greater, you will require an active Microsoft 365 subscription.

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