How do I save a file on my Mac desktop without using OneDrive

Hi MonicaBailey1,

First, my pleasure to assist you.

As per your description, please don’t worry, we can work together to narrow down and resolve the situation.

 By default, when we save a file in Mac OS X, the Save As prompt pushes to a sub directory like "Documents," . You can choose to save your work directly on your Mac OS by doing the following:

1.Open Microsoft Excel (or another Office app such has PowerPoint, Word).

2.When you are ready to save the file, click the Savebutton on the menu bar at the top, or choose File> Save.

3.When the save dialog box appears, click the On My Macbutton.

4.Click Whereto select a local storage location (e.g. Desktop, Documents) and click Save

For reference: Save a file in Office for Mac

I appreciate your understanding and stay safe!!

Best regards

Waqas Muhammad

Hi Monica,

Please go to the menu bar and choose Excel > About Excel. This displays your current version. It should be version 16.58

The "On My Mac" button is at the lower left corner of the Save As dialog. This is a toggle. If it says "OnLine locations" it is already set to save on your Mac.

I should have been more specific with my question. I am using Mac OS Monterey Version 12.2.1 so the option you are referring to is not there. I do appreciate your suggestion very much but I have not been able to find any solutions for this version. If you have any other suggestions please let me know.

Thank you so much for your help