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Standard formulas recalculate when you sort data, which can scramble your IDs. To keep them permanent: Manual Method: Fill your column using the Fill Handle
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Check network logs for connections made immediately after the file was opened. Did the user's machine connect to an unknown external IP? Did a new process like powershell.exe spawn from Excel? Did a new process like powershell
To create IDs automatically, use the formula: =ROW() or =UUID() (in Excel 365)
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