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How to Fix Excel AutoSave Button Missing?
Ensure you have enabled AutoSave on Excel
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Published onSeptember 21, 2024
published onSeptember 21, 2024
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Many users have reported that the AutoSave button is missing from Microsoft Office programs like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Version compatibility, unsupported file locations, disabled settings, outdated software, or issues with the Office installation could cause this issue.
First, check the version of Excel you are using, as AutoSave is available on Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2019, and Excel 2016 (with certain updates). Next, check the file type and ensure the file is stored in OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online.
How can I fix the Excel AutoSave button missing issue?
1. Check if AutoSave is enabled
2. Update the Excel app
Updating the Excel app can also help you fix theAutoSave button doesn’t workissue; to learn more, read this guide.
3. 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 button missing in the Microsoft Excel issue; however, if you are dealing withcorrupted files in Excel, we have a separate guide for you.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Excel AutoSave button missing issue, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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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.
