Excel Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

Hi there! 👋 If you’ve ever tried to copy an Excel chart or range as a picture into SharePoint and hit a wall, you’re not alone. Many Excel users—both beginners and seasoned pros—have faced this annoying issue. In this post, I’ll walk you through why this happens and how you can fix it easily—whether you're using Excel for Desktop or the Web version inside SharePoint. Let’s dive in! 💡 Why Can’t You Copy Excel as a Picture in SharePoint? This issue typically comes down to: Compatibility between Excel Desktop and SharePoint Online Browser limitations Security or permission settings in SharePoint Clipboard function issues 🛠 Desktop Workarounds (Microsoft Excel App) Use “Copy as Picture” in Excel Desktop: Select the cells or chart. Go to Home > Copy > Copy as Picture . Choose “As shown on screen” & “Picture”. Paste into Word or PowerPoint, then save as an image. Screenshot Shortcut: Press Windows + Shift + S to take a quick scre...