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UI optimization issue: Filter menu and dropdowns not fully visible on Android tablets

Artem 0 Reputation points
2025-10-18T17:53:36.6533333+00:00

I’ve noticed a persistent issue when using excel on my Android tablet: the filter menu (and other dropdown menus) does not show up in its full scale. Parts of the menu are cut off or don’t expand properly, making it really hard to use certain features.

This isn’t a new problem — I’ve seen posts and experienced the same behavior for quite a long time. It seems to be a known issue with dropdown rendering on Android tablets, but it still hasn’t been fully addressed.

It would be great if microsoft could fix the scaling and positioning of dropdown menus so they display correctly on all screen sizes or simply adapt the app for tablets - see sheets, they did it great, while Microsoft struggled to even fix all the issues.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For business | Android
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  1. Chris Duong 5,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-18T19:36:24.2366667+00:00

    Hi @Artem,  

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.   

    Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with Excel on Android tablets. I really appreciate the time you took to describe the issue with dropdown and filter menus not displaying correctly especially how this affects usability on larger screens. 

    This is a known behavior, and I understand it can be inconvenient when key features like dropdowns don’t scale or position correctly on tablets. I agree that improving how Excel adapts to touch interfaces would definitely enhance usability. 

    Your feedback is incredibly valuable. It highlights a real-world usability concern and helps us better understand how Excel can evolve to meet user expectations. Input like yours plays a key role in shaping future updates and improving the experience for the entire community. 

    To ensure your suggestion reaches the right team, I kindly encourage you to submit it through the Microsoft Feedback Hub . This allows our product development team to review and consider it for future updates. 

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    Thank you again for helping improve Excel. I’m grateful for your insights and hope to see enhancements that reflect your suggestions in future updates. 

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