Where to Find Excel Auto Recovery Files

Discover the locations of Excel auto recovery files on Windows and Mac for easy access and file recovery.

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Excel auto recover files are generally stored in a default location on your computer. For Windows, they can be found at `C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles`. For Mac, the path is typically `~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Excel/Data/Library/Preferences/AutoRecovery`. To access these files, go to the specified folder and look for files with extensions like `.xlsb`, `.xltm`, or `.xlsm`.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I recover unsaved Excel files? You can recover unsaved Excel files by navigating to the AutoRecover folder specific to your operating system.
  2. What file types are associated with Excel AutoRecovery? Excel AutoRecovery files usually have extensions like .xlsb, .xltm, and .xlsm.
  3. Can I change the AutoRecover file location in Excel? Yes, you can change the AutoRecover file location in Excel settings under 'Save' options.

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