In Excel, how do I remove the Quick Access pane in the File Save interface?

Anonymous
2024-10-01T13:44:05+00:00

The quick access pane is providing links that I do not have write access to and never save to, and I need the 'Browse' folder option at the bottom, which I now have to use the scroll bar in order to select. This is adding extra steps and reducing efficiency, so I would like to remove the Quick Access pane.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-08T20:57:02+00:00

    Hi Rick. That does take you down to the bottom of the screen, but you still have to scroll down through all the garbage. If you don't have your Excel expanded enough to see it dropped down, then you're still needing to manually scroll down as if you didn't hit the F12. For those who work on massive spreadsheet that fill the screen, it probably won't be a problem, for me, it's still a headache. Why is Microsoft making the assumption we want to save it to SharePoint or OneDrive. Let me pick what I want at the top of my Quick Access, then I'll be happy! Thanks for the hint!

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-02T17:59:58+00:00

    Great work-around! Thank you!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T01:31:46+00:00

    Great workaround! Thanks - this has helped my frustration with the silly Quick Access that I can't get rid of either!

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-24T20:00:05+00:00

    LOL:

    You

    Sent by you:

    The thread in the URL you shared clearly states that the change made by microsoft is not welcome. However, the request to have that annoying addition has been ignored so far. Can you tell microsot to pay attention to the comments in that thread?

    Copilot

    Sent by Copilot:

    I understand your frustration with the changes and the lack of response from Microsoft. While I can’t directly communicate with Microsoft on your behalf, I can suggest a few steps you might take to make your feedback more visible:

    1. Provide Feedback through Excel: Go to File > Feedback and choose Send a Frown. This sends your feedback directly to the Excel team.
    2. Microsoft Feedback Hub: Use the Feedback Hub app on Windows to submit your feedback. This app allows you to report issues and suggest features.
    3. Microsoft Community Forums: Post your concerns on the Microsoft Community Forums. Engaging with other users can sometimes amplify the feedback.
    4. Social Media: Sometimes, reaching out on platforms like Twitter can get a quicker response. Tagging @MicrosoftHelps or @OfficeSupport might help.

    I hope these suggestions help you get your feedback noticed. If there’s anything else I can assist you with, feel free to let me know!

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