Optimal Excel Options / Settings?

What are the optimal excel settings / options when setting up a fresh computer?

Some standard ones:

  • Ensure Iterative Calculations are set to "Automatic except for data tables" & Maximum Iterations set to 100 (Should be default) [<Formulas]
  • Turn off "Allow editing directly in cells" [<Advanced]
    • This will allow you to edit in the formula bar for more complex / long equations
  • Set default font and size to Arial 10 (Optional) [<General]
  • Quick Access Toolbar
    • Font Size
    • Font Color
    • Fill Color
    • Borders
    • More Borders...
    • Size and Properties

Let me know of any other goods ones I'm missing.

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