Chromebook 3180, why so slow when running office applications ?

Office software may run poorly on Chromebooks since they prioritize web apps over hardware, and the Android versions of some apps might not be optimized. Try using web-based office tools and shut off any unnecessary tabs or plugins to expedite the process.

The slowness of opening an Excel file on your Chromebook could be due to various factors. It might be related to the file size, system resources, or compatibility issues between Excel and Chromebook's operating system. To diagnose the problem accurately, consider checking the file size, freeing up system resources, updating both Excel and your Chromebook, or trying to open the file on a different device to see if the issue persists.