How to Change the Default Directory in Excel

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This tutorial demonstrates how to change the default directory in Excel.

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Change the Default Directory

Excel, by default, saves all files in the folder: C:\Users\*username*\Documents. To change this, in the Ribbon, go to File > Options.

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In the Excel Options screen, choose Save.
Then change the Default local file location (under Save Workbooks) to the desired directory.

change default save directory excel

Excel files are now, by default, saved in the new folder specified in Excel Options.

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