Imagine spending hours on a workbook, and now you cannot save the file. We can sense the panic through our screens! Although the application has been around for quite some time, many new users may run into a list of problems in which not being able to save your file is probably the worst.
If you’ve landed in a similar situation, you’ve reached the right spot. This article will guide you on why you cannot save your files and how to fix them, so keep reading!
Probable Causes of the Issue
Before jumping to solutions, it is important that you diagnose the problem first. Each problem has a different set of solutions. One of the most basic reasons why Excel may not be able to save your file is because you mistakenly hit theEsckey while saving the document.
you may refer to each problem listed below and determine which one is most relevant to your situation.
How to Fix “Unable to Save Excel File” Error?
Now that you’ve been through the problems, you can look for relevant solutions. Excel may fail to save your files for many reasons. From disabling add-ins to removing media, here is how you can make Excel save your files:
Wait It Out
Try to wait for some time to see if Excel eventually saves your workbook. Excel may sometimes take some time to save a workbook if it has a lot of elements to process. If Excel does not automatically save your document after a while, you can refer to other solutions listed below.
Fix Your Connection
you’re able to start byrestarting your router. When you restart your router, it clears the temporary or cache memory it stores. Although it stores it to access frequently visited locations faster, it may take up more space affecting your internet speed.
If this doesn’t solve the problem, contact your internet service provider (ISP) and discuss possible solutions. If you believe you require a higher internet speed, switch to a better internet plan.
Remove Unsupported Media
After determining what specific media file is causing this issue, remove it. You can remove any element in Excel easily. Simply click on the element, and on your keyboard, hit the backspace key.
Disable Add-ins
you may try disabling each third-party add-in to determine which one is causing the problem. Follow these steps to disable add-ins in Microsoft Excel:
Rename File
You can change the file name to make it shorter. If this doesn’t work, you can try changing the name of the folders in which you wish to save your worksheet. If none of these work, find a location with a shorter path name to save your workbook.
Disable Antivirus
You may want to disable the antivirus that may be interfering with Microsoft Excel in performing the ‘save’ action on your device. you’re able to disable any application from running through theTask Managerfor Windows andForce Quitfor Mac.
Follow these steps to disable programs from your Task Manager:
On Mac
If you’re a Mac user, follow these steps to Force Quit the third-party antivirus application on your device:
Open Excel in Safe Mode
If you do not have time to figure out what’s wrong with your Excel, your best bet is to launch Microsoft Excel in Safe mode. When you enable safe mode, Excel automatically disables all add-ins that may create issues in the application’s normal functioning. This way, you can also check if any third-party add-ins are creating an issue on Excel.
