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
    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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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-24T18:05:17+00:00

    Thank you for the suggestion, it did not work for me when I am trying to open a document and it has that long list of 'quick access' in my case Sharepoint sites. Errrr.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-24T17:52:49+00:00

    @NateNate140 - this is a good work around by adding the "Save As" icon on the Quick Access Toolbar. When I click icon, then it will open up a new window directly to my "Files" so I can choose which folder I'd like to add it to. Thank you for the valuable information! p.s. I also was trying to add screenshots but could not either.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-24T17:40:54+00:00

    Try this:

    in Excel, click on File -> Options

    When the Excel Options window opens: On the left, click on Quick Access Toolbar. On the middle pane, scroll down and click on Save As -> Add then OK.

    This will create a new icon at the very top of the excel window to the right of the other icons (auto save toggle, quick save. etc,)

    I can't get screenshots to upload, sorry!

    Click that new icon and see if that works for you.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-24T14:00:08+00:00

    MICROSOFT please fix this, it's so annoying seeing a list of numerous options I have no desire to use for saving my work!! I've tried work arounds and nothing is removing this annoying list.

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