5 Ways to Fix Microsoft Excel Not Saving Changes on Windows

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Fix 1: Repair Files From File Explorer

Step 1:Open theMicrosoft Excel appon your computer.

Step 2:SelectFileat the top-right corner > selectOpen.

Step 3:Find an Excel file from your computer and expand theOpenmenu.

Step 4:SelectOpen and Repairand start making changes.

Fix 2: Disable Read-Only Permission

Sometimes, you need to disable the read-only permission from file properties for it to save changes.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ekeyboard shortcut to launch the File Explorer app on your Windows 11 computer.

Step 2:Find anExcel fileand right-click on it. OpenProperties.

Step 3:Uncheck theRead-onlybox > clickApply> hitOK.

Fix 3: Disable Add-ons

If Excel runs fine in Safe mode, it confirms that the issue is with one of the installed add-ons.

Step 1:Open anExcel fileon your PC > selectFile.

Step 2:Go toMore> chooseOptions.

Step 3:SelectAdd-ins> hitGobeside the Manage menu.

Step 4:Turn off the checkmark besideadd-ins> hitOK.

You can restart Excel and start making edits without any problem. If Excel is still not saving changes, you can repair Microsoft Office; continue reading.

Fix 4: Repair Office

Step 1:Click theWindows + I keyboard shortcutto open the Settings app.

Step 2:SelectAppsfrom the left sidebar >Installed Appsfrom the right pane.

Step 3:Scroll to Microsoft 365 > click thethree horizontal dotsmenu beside it > selectModify.

Step 4:Click the radio button besideQuick Repair> selectRepair.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.

Fix 5: Manually Save a Copy Offline

Step 1:Open a troubling Excel file > hit theFilemenu at the top left corner.

Step 2:SelectSave a Copy.

Step 3:Savethe Excel file to a relevant folder.

If you face the same problem onExcel for Mac, check our dedicated post to fix the problem.

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Last updated on 29 May, 2024

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