Can I change the default save location of Excel?

Question

When I open a new Excel, and when I exit, this window will popup to ask me for saving file. But can I change this default saving path to Desktop?

Answer 1

Hi BoscoCho,

Have you changed default save location successfully? Welcome to post back if you still need further help.

Regards,

Clark

Answer 2

Hi BoscoCho,

If you want to change your default save location, you can change it in Files>options>save>Default local file location. To save it on your desktop, usually the path is C:\Users<your user name>\desktop. Here is a screenshot that can help you find the setting easily:

 

Please notice to untick “Show additional places for saving, even if sign-in may be required” and tick “save to computer by default”.

Hope these can help you.

Regards,

Clark

Answer 3

In any Office component, File>Save.......... set the appropriate save location there.

Also when you have created a new doc, 'Save As' will allow you to set both the file name and location.

PS The desktop is not a safe place to store data files, store them in \My Documents........... you can if you must create a shortcut o the desktop to that file.

Answer 4

Yes, thanks so much!