Changing AutoRecover Location

Instructions for changing where Excel 2016 for Windows stores AutoRecover spreadsheets.

Issue/Question

How do I change where Excel stores AutoRecover backups?

Resolution

1. Click File.
2. Click Options.
3. Click Save.
4. Under Save workbooks, locate AutoRecover file location:.
5. Change the location as desired.
6. Click OK.
    Note: This setting can revert intermittently on WKU-owned desktop computers.