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Why isn't my Excel Spreadsheet Displaying Correctly in the Documents Widget?

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Why isn't my Excel Spreadsheet Displaying Correctly in the Documents Widget?

Having issues with the preview display when uploading Excel spreadsheets? Follow the steps below.

Last updated on 23 Jan, 2026

When spreadsheets are uploaded to the Documents widget, they're processed using the print settings of the document, and these may need to be changed. Don't worry, it's quite simple.

Step 1: Minimise the width of each column

To give the document the best chance of displaying well in the widget, we recommend optimising the width of each column - ie removing any unnecessary space.

Step 2: Set the page breaks

Go to the View tab, then click 'Page Break Preview' and set the borders to the edges of your data:

 

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Step 3: Show gridlines for print

Go to the Page Layout tab and tick the Gridlines > Print checkbox as shown:

 

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Step 4: Set the print area so it only includes relevant parts of the sheet

First, highlight the area which you want to include.

Then, select File > Print Area > Set Print Area and highlight your data.

 

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Step 4: Save, and upload to the Releasd Documents widget

Change the size of the widget to optimise the display.

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