Excel files become distorted

Hi,
I have w-7 64 bit os at my office and w-7 32 bit at my home. when ever i open some excel files they become distorted in layout. every time i need to rearrange their lay out.
how to avoid this ? please help.
thanks,

Hi,
In regarding of the issue, please provide us more information to assist you better.
Which Excel version are you using that at both of work place and home? Excel 2013 or other?
Which language version are you using with both of Windows and Office? English or other?
Did this issue occur with both of work place and home environment?
Did this issue occur with English content Excel file?
This issue might be caused by some factors, please try the following methods and check if they are helpful.
1. Go to FILE - OPTIONS - GENERAL, uncheck "Enable Live Preview".
2. Go to FILE - OPTIONS- Advanced - Display - Put a check mark (click the box) in the box next to Disable hardware graphics acceleration.
Then, the files are not using English, I'm not familiar with it. Thus, if the above methods not work for you. Please send me a sample file if possible (Email address
[email protected] ) I want to test it.
Regards,
George Zhao
TechNet Community Support
It's recommended to download and install
Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office
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