There are multiple causes as to why Google Sheets won’t work in your browser: certain extensions may block the web-based spreadsheet program, your Internet connection is unstable, your browser cache is slowing down the connection, and so on.
One of the next things we wondered was, why can’t I open a spreadsheet?
Possibly your current browser is playing up. If you can, either switch to a different browser or hop on another computer. See if you can open the spreadsheet from the new browser or computer. If you can, it is likely a browser issue on your usual computer. To fix: Turn the browser off. Shut down all open tabs.
One more inquiry we ran across in our research was “Why can’t I open a Google Drive spreadsheet?”.
Shut down all open tabs. Wait a few seconds (always a good idea to let things settle). Open your browser again. Click on the spreadsheet you want to open. If it was a browser issue, then the spreadsheet should now open, no problems.
This of course begs the query “Why can’t I open Google Docs or sheets or forms?”
Sometimes browser extensions and plugins can cause problems with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms. You can work on your files offline, depending on your settings. Learn more about working on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides offline.
What to do if Google Sheets is not loading?
If Google Sheets is not loading or fails to open your documents, you can use this troubleshooting guide to solve the problem. Check your connection Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. If you often get disconnected or you’re having low bandwidth issues, here are a few quick tips that may help you:.
Why won’t Google Sheets work on my browser?
If Google Sheets won’t work on your current browser, you should be able to use it on a different browser. There are multiple causes as to why Google Sheets won’t work in your browser: certain extensions may block the web-based spreadsheet program, your Internet connection is unstable, your browser cache is slowing down the connection, and so on.