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8 Ways to Fix Excel AutoSave Not Working
First, check if the Autosave option is enabled
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Updated onSeptember 24, 2024
updated onSeptember 24, 2024
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Many users have reported thatAutoSaveis not working on Microsoft Office programs like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The reasons for this issue could be corrupted files, conflicting add-ins, or a damaged Office app.
First, check the file in question to ensure it doesn’t have older file formats such as .xls, .doc, or .ppt, then proceed to detailed solutions.
How can I fix AutoSave not working in Excel?
1. Check if the AutoSave feature is enabled
2. Use the Open and Repair option
3. Resave the temp files
4. Update the Excel app
5. Disable the Add-ins
Conflicting add-ins can also cause issues likeExcel files not opening on Windows 11; however, there could be other reasons too, here is a detailed guide for you.
6. Remove security features
7. Refresh data when opening the file (applicable if you have Table/Pivot Table in a file)
8. Repair/reinstall the Microsoft Office
Reinstalling Microsoft Office can also fix other Office apps likeMicrosoft Excel not opening; check out this guide for other solutions.
This is how you can fix the AutoSave not working in Microsoft Excel issue; however, if you are dealing withcorrupted files in Excel, we have a separate guide for you. You can alsolocate your autosave Excel filesif you were not able to save them for some reason.
Moreover, you can learnhow to enable macrosto automate tasks.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Excel AutoSave not working issue, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
