Turn Excel animations on or off

1. On the File tab and select Options.

2. Under Accessibility, select or clear Provide Feedback with animation.

To turn animations off across Windows and Office: 

• In Windows 11, press the  Windows key, type and select  Animation effects and turn Animation effects on or off.

• In Windows 10, press the  Windows key, type and select Ease of access display settings, and turn Show animations in Windows on or off.

Turning animations on or off isn't currently possible in Excel for the web. You can, however, turn animations on or off in the Excel desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, select Editing > Open in Desktop App at the top of the ribbon.

  

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• To turn animations off in Windows 11, press the  Windows key, type and select Animation effects and turn Animation effects on or off.

• To turn animations off in Windows 10, press the  Windows key, type and select Ease of access display settings, and turn Show animations in Windows on or off.

1. On the Excel menu, select Preferences.

2. Under Edit, select or clear Provide Feedback with animation.

1. To turn off animation in the Mac OS, select the   Apple logo and choose System Settings.

2. Under Accessibility select Display and turn Reduce motion on or off.