{"id":1697,"date":"2024-05-23T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2024-06-06T09:56:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T09:56:29","slug":"restore-previous-version-of-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Restore Previous Version of Excel File? [After\/Without Saving]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes when working on an Excel file, the page can suddenly close. This could be caused by errors like \u201cWindows is not responding\u201d or Excel software crashes. Because of the abrupt page close, the file you\u2019re working on won\u2019t get saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this happens, don\u2019t panic. You can easily recover your data with Excel&#8217;s previous version.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/the-logo-of-excel.png\" alt=\"the logo of excel\" class=\"wp-image-1704\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/the-logo-of-excel.png 764w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/the-logo-of-excel-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will show you how to restore previous version of Excel file after saving and without saving. Also, we will inform you of an Excel file tool you can use to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/recover-deleted-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover deleted spreadsheets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#Under_Properties_to_Restore_Previous_Version_of_Excel\" >Under Properties to Restore Previous Version of Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#Revert_Excel_File_to_Previous_Version_via_Manage_Workbook\" >Revert Excel File to Previous Version via Manage Workbook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#Restore_Previous_Excel_Version_without_Saving_the_Excel_File\" >Restore Previous Excel Version without Saving the Excel File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#Through_AutoRecover_to_Restore_Excel_to_Previous_Version\" >Through AutoRecover to Restore Excel to Previous Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#Recover_Old_Version_of_Excel_File_from_TMP_File\" >Recover Old Version of Excel File from .TMP File<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#How_to_Recover_Deleted_Excel_Files_with_File_Recovery_Tool\" >How to Recover Deleted Excel Files with File Recovery Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-previous-version-of-excel\/#FAQs_on_Excel_Restore_Previous_Version\" >FAQs on Excel Restore Previous Version<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Previous_Version_of_Excel_after_Saving_the_File\"><\/span>Restore Previous Version of Excel after Saving the File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two ways how to restore the previous version of Excel file after saving the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_Properties_to_Restore_Previous_Version_of_Excel\"><\/span>Under Properties to Restore Previous Version of Excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to struggle to find previous version of Excel file if you saved it before the system went down. Windows come with a File History feature that keeps older versions of saved files, including Excel sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49To revert the Excel file to previous version through this method, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch File Explorer and find the Excel file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Previous Versions<\/strong> tab and choose the version you want to restore your Excel file to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/under-properties-to-restore-previous-version-of-excel.png\" alt=\"Under Properties to Restore Previous Version of Excel\" class=\"wp-image-1706\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/under-properties-to-restore-previous-version-of-excel.png 367w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/under-properties-to-restore-previous-version-of-excel-215x300.png 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2757NOTE:<\/strong> This recovery method is only possible if you\u2019ve enabled File History on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revert_Excel_File_to_Previous_Version_via_Manage_Workbook\"><\/span>Revert Excel File to Previous Version via Manage Workbook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manage Workbook is an inbuilt feature in Excel that helps in managing various aspects of your Spreadsheet. It can recover unsaved Excel files, as well as restore them to previous versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps for Excel restore previous version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Excel sheet and click on File.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Info<\/strong> and choose <strong>Manage Workbook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/choose-manage-excel-workbook.png\" alt=\"choose Manage Workbook\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/choose-manage-excel-workbook.png 657w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/choose-manage-excel-workbook-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Recover Unsaved Workbooks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/revert-excel-file-to-previous-version-via-manage-workbook.png\" alt=\"Revert Excel File to Previous Version via Manage Workbook\" class=\"wp-image-1708\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/revert-excel-file-to-previous-version-via-manage-workbook.png 519w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/revert-excel-file-to-previous-version-via-manage-workbook-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the file version you want to restore to and click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and click on <strong>Save As<\/strong> to save the file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Previous_Excel_Version_without_Saving_the_Excel_File\"><\/span>Restore Previous Excel Version without Saving the Excel File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t get to save the Excel file before the page closed, you can use these two approaches to restore to previous versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Through_AutoRecover_to_Restore_Excel_to_Previous_Version\"><\/span>Through AutoRecover to Restore Excel to Previous Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AutoRecover is an in-built feature in the Microsoft Office ecosystem that helps in recovering unsaved documents. You can use it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-previous-version-of-word-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">restore previous versions of Word<\/a> and Excel files. By default, AutoRecover is activated on every system and it\u2019s programmed to save Excel sheets at every 10-minute interval. So, even if your system suddenly shuts down, you can rest assured you won\u2019t be starting from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49On how to restore previous Excel version through AutoRecover, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch Excel, navigate to the upper left side of your screen, and click on <strong>Files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Open<\/strong> and move downwards to click on <strong>Recover Unsaved Workbooks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/restore-previous-excel-version-through-autoRecover.png\" alt=\"restore previous Excel version through AutoRecover\" class=\"wp-image-1709\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/restore-previous-excel-version-through-autoRecover.png 650w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/restore-previous-excel-version-through-autoRecover-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check for your Excel file. Because you didn\u2019t save it manually, it will probably be named \u201cUnsaved.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/check-for-your-excel-file.png\" alt=\"Check for your Excel file\" class=\"wp-image-1710\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/check-for-your-excel-file.png 649w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/check-for-your-excel-file-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you find it, open it, and save it properly this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recover_Old_Version_of_Excel_File_from_TMP_File\"><\/span>Recover Old Version of Excel File from .TMP File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Computers keep temporary files (.TMP) of activities that are performed on the system. So, in the case that your PC abruptly shuts down when you haven\u2019t saved an Excel file you\u2019re working on, you can find the .TMP file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49On recovering a previous version of an Excel file from .TMP file, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the temporary files location on your computer.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>users: C:\\Users\\UserName\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Excel\\<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows 8\/10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>users: C:\\Users\\UserName\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Office\\UnsavedFiles\\<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check for the Excel file. You can use the date to find it. When you see it, copy and paste it in another location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the extension from .TMP to .XLS or .XLSX, so that it will be opened by Excel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-old-version-of-excel-file-from-tmp-file.png\" alt=\"Recover Old Version of Excel File from .TMP File\" class=\"wp-image-1711\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-old-version-of-excel-file-from-tmp-file.png 614w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recover-old-version-of-excel-file-from-tmp-file-300x85.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Deleted_Excel_Files_with_File_Recovery_Tool\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted Excel Files with File Recovery Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from restoring Excel files to the previous version, another common requirement is how to recover deleted Excel files. Sometimes, we end up deleting the wrong file, and other times, we intentionally delete a file thinking we won\u2019t be needing it until the need arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best solution to recover a deleted spreadsheet is to use a reputable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Windows file recovery program<\/a> like ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY is a standout data recovery software with extensive capabilities to restore deleted files regardless of the loss scenario, be it accidental or intentional deletion, software crash, virus attack, etc. It\u2019s a powerful data recovery tool that allows you to download, install, and scan missing files for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to retrieving missing Excel files from Windows, Mac, and storage devices seamlessly, it can also repair corrupted Excel files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps to recover deleted Excel files using ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the ONERECOVERY App and select the storage location where the Excel files were stored before deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-1024x673.png\" alt=\"select a location to start recovery\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-a-location-to-start-recovery-1.png 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The scanning will begin automatically and ONERECOVERY will display all the lost files, including the deleted, overwritten, and corrupted files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-1024x711.png\" alt=\"preview the result using onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-using-onerecovery.png 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the result, select the files you want to restore, and click on <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-recover-button-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"click recover button\" class=\"wp-image-1552\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-recover-button-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-recover-button-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-recover-button-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-recover-button.jpg 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the solutions above, you can easily restore previous version of Excel file if it\u2019s overwritten or unsaved. It\u2019s worth noting that when looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/restore-permanently-deleted-files-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">how to restore permanently deleted files<\/a>, including mistakenly deleted Excel sheets, it\u2019s imperative to use a professional recovery tool like ONERECOVERY. This tool is free, privacy-secure, fast, and super-efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Excel_Restore_Previous_Version\"><\/span>FAQs on Excel Restore Previous Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to learn more about recovering a previous version of an Excel file? Read the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to Change the AutoRecover Save Interval?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the AutoRecover feature in Microsoft Office packages is set to 10-minute intervals. But you can change the Auto-Save duration to your preferred choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel and click the <strong>File<\/strong> tab at the top-left corner of your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go down and select <strong>Options<\/strong> on the left panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the next page, click on <strong>Save<\/strong>. Check for the box that says: <strong>Save AutoRecover information every \u2026 minutes<\/strong>. Select the field and change the time to any duration you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the change is made, tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>How to Restore Previous Versions of a Saved Excel File on Mac?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like how simple it is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-unsaved-excel-file-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover unsaved Excel files on Mac<\/a>, you can also restore previous versions of a saved Excel file on Mac without struggles. All you have to do is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Excel file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Revert to<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Browse all versions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for the version you want to restore, select it, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>How Many Previous Versions Can I Retrieve?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When using a personal Microsoft account, you can restore the last 25 versions of a file. 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