What is AutoSave?
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AutoSave is a new feature available in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 subscribers that saves your file automatically, every few seconds, as you work.
AutoSave is enabled by default in Microsoft 365 when a file is stored on OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online.
Important: Do you use File > Save As after making changes to an original document or template? If so, we recommend using File > Save a Copy before making your changes. That way AutoSave won't overwrite the original file with the changes. If AutoSave did overwrite the file with your changes, see the section below, "I didn't want my changes saved, how do I go back?"
On Windows, AutoSave is available in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 subscribers. Here are some frequently asked questions about it.
I didn't want my changes saved. How do I go back?
How can I share a file so that people don't accidentally make changes to it?
What happened to File > Save As?
I don't see AutoSave. How do I make sure files are getting saved?
I'm a subscriber with the latest version of Office. Why is AutoSave disabled?
What if I want to do some quick “what if” changes that I don’t want others to see?
What happens if I turn AutoSave off on this file?
How can I make the default to not AutoSave?
To access the answers to the questions listed above, select the weblink below:
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/what-is-autosave-6d6bd723-ebfd-4e40-b5f6-ae6e8088f7a5