Applies To
Excel for Microsoft 365 Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac Excel for the web

AutoSave automatically saves your files every few seconds to your OneDrive or SharePoint account. When AutoSave is in use, you will only have the Save a copy option under File. 

  • Toggle AutoSave  AutoSave toggle button on or off at the top of the app.

To set AutoSave on or off by default:

  1. On the File tab, select Options and choose Save.

  2. Check or clear AutoSave files stored in the cloud by default in Excel.

For more info, see What is AutoSave?

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