How to Turn on Autosave in Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel includes an Autosave feature that helps protect your work by saving your changes in real-time. Enabling Autosave is crucial for preventing data loss and ensuring that your updates are continuously saved as you work on your spreadsheets.
How to Turn on Autosave in Microsoft Excel
Turning on Autosave in Microsoft Excel ensures your work is automatically saved, avoiding data loss and enhancing workflow efficiency. Follow these steps to enable Autosave and protect your data:
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Step 1. Open Your Excel Workbook
Begin by opening the Excel workbook in which you want to enable Autosave. Make sure you are signed in to your Microsoft account if you are using OneDrive or SharePoint.
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Step 2. Access the ‘File’ Tab
Click on the “File” tab in the Excel ribbon to open the “Backstage” view, where you can access various options and settings.
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Step 3. Go to ‘Save’
In the “Backstage” view, select “Options” at the bottom to open the “Excel Options” dialog box. Then, click “Save” in the left-hand menu.
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Step 4. Enable Autosave
In the “Save” options, check the box that says “AutoSave files stored in the Could by default in Excel” if it is not already checked. This will enable Autosave for your cloud-stored workbooks.
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Step 5. Confirm and Save Settings
Click “OK” to confirm the changes and close the “Excel Options” dialog box. Your workbook will automatically save your changes as you work, ensuring your data is continuously protected.
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FAQs
How do I turn on Autosave in Excel?
Go to the “File” tab, select “Options,” then “Save,” and check the box for “Autosave OneDrive and SharePoint Online files by default on Excel.”
Is Autosave available for local files in Excel?
Autosave is primarily designed for files stored on OneDrive or SharePoint; local files require manual saving.
Where can I find the Autosave toggle in Excel?
The Autosave toggle is located in the top-left corner of the Excel window, next to the save icon, for supported files.
Do I need to be signed in to use Autosave in Excel?
Yes, you need to be signed in to your Microsoft account and have your files saved to OneDrive or SharePoint.
How do I know if Autosave is turned on?
The Autosave toggle switch in the top-left corner of Excel will be in the “On” position, indicating that Autosave is enabled.