Can I run 64 bit excel in 32 bit mode?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on May 16, 2026
Thereof, how do I run Excel in 32 bit mode?
To find the bitness of Microsoft Excel you need to follow the path: Microsoft Excel main menu >> File >> Account >> About Excel. If you select the 32-bit 'Target Excel' option, then the compiled EXE will only be able to run on a computer with Excel 32-bit.
Subsequently, question is, how do I run Excel in 64 bit mode? Here's how to install the 64-bit version of Office:
- Step 1: Go to Office.com and log in using your Microsoft account.
- Step 2: Click on the "My Account" shortcut.
- Step 3: Click on the "Language and install options" link under the Available Installs section.
- Step 4: Click on the "Additional install options" link.
Simply so, can you run 32 and 64 bit Excel?
This cannot be done. As long as both are either 32-bit or 64-bit you can have multiple versions installed, though they sometimes will fight.
How can I run 32 bit on 64 bit?
To do so, open the Settings app from your Start menu, select System, and select About. Look to the right of “System type.” If you see “32-bit operating system, x64-based processor,” this means you're using a 32-bit version of Windows 10 but your CPU can run a 64-bit version.