Change default "Save as" file location to "Recent files"

Question

I'm using Microsoft® Excel® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2307 Build 16.0.16626.20198) 64-bit

I used to be able to go to File - Save As and have the Recent Files be the default location for the files. Now it's defaulting to the OneDrive location. How can I change it back so when I follow those steps the default save location selected is the recent files?

1. Just to be clear the recent files "tab" is present and on the top, but for some reason the OneDrive, which is second, is the selected option every time.
2. On Options - Save... "Show additional places for saving" is disabled, and "Save to computer by default" is disabled. ( I tried all iterations of these options and this didn't solve the problem)

3.I do not want to have a default folder as the location, I want it to be the recent files.

I hope you can help me.

Thanks

JP

Answer 1

I had the same problem. I finally fixed it by going to Word - Options - Save and then unchecking the "Show additional places for saving, even if sign-in may be required" box and checking the "Save to Computer by default" box.

Answer 2

this worked for me in Excel as well.

Answer 3

I am having the exact, same issue which started after a recent update and my co-worker is too. It is very frustrating!

Answer 4

This did not work for me, exactly, but it is good enough. Thank you.

Answer 5

Genius