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Troubleshooting: Cache and Refresh Issues in SheetXAI

The Problem

SheetXAI isn't working correctly, or you're seeing outdated information, even after making changes to settings or configurations.

Why Cache Issues Occur

Sometimes cached data causes problems:

  • Browser stores old version of the add-on
  • Settings changes aren't reflected immediately
  • Stale authentication tokens
  • Outdated interface elements

How to Fix Cache Issues

Step 1: Close and Reopen SheetXAI

  1. Close SheetXAI completely (close the sidebar/panel)
  2. Wait a few seconds
  3. Reopen SheetXAI from Extensions → SheetXAI → Open Chat
  4. Test your feature again

Step 2: Refresh Your Browser (Google Sheets)

  1. Close SheetXAI completely
  2. Refresh your browser:
    • Press F5 (Windows/Linux)
    • Press Cmd+R (Mac)
    • Or click the refresh button in your browser
  3. Reopen SheetXAI
  4. Test your feature again

Step 3: Hard Refresh (If Regular Refresh Doesn't Work)

  1. Close SheetXAI completely
  2. Perform a hard refresh:
    • Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl+Shift+R or Ctrl+F5
    • Mac: Press Cmd+Shift+R
  3. Reopen SheetXAI
  4. Test your feature again

Step 4: Restart Excel (For Excel Users)

  1. Close SheetXAI completely
  2. Close Excel entirely
  3. Reopen Excel and your spreadsheet
  4. Reopen SheetXAI
  5. Test your feature again

Step 5: Clear Browser Cache (If Issues Persist)

If the above steps don't work, you may need to clear your browser cache:

  1. Open your browser's settings
  2. Find "Clear browsing data" or "Clear cache"
  3. Select "Cached images and files"
  4. Clear the cache
  5. Refresh the page and reopen SheetXAI

When to Clear Cache

You should clear cache and refresh if:

  • Settings changes aren't taking effect
  • You're seeing outdated interface elements
  • Features worked before but stopped working
  • You've updated SheetXAI or made configuration changes

Quick Checklist

  • Closed SheetXAI completely
  • Refreshed the browser (Google Sheets) or restarted Excel
  • Reopened SheetXAI
  • Tested the feature again
  • Tried hard refresh if regular refresh didn't work

Still Not Working?

If clearing cache doesn't resolve your issue, try:

Last updated on 2025-01-12