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
    2025-02-06T16:02:51+00:00

    You can try creating a custom ribbon that includes a 'save as' button. This will just open the save as dialogue box without the extra click and scroll.

    Yay! This was such an easy fix. I added a Save, and a Save As buttons. You know, like when it just worked in the past. Also, I deleted some other groups that I never use and just cluttered up the ribbon. Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-12T22:45:58+00:00

    me too it is silly I would far rather be able to set the files into which I normally save things

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-27T14:22:37+00:00

    Come on Microsoft! You knew this was going to be an issue. Fix it! Instead of rolling out updates that break VPNS apply a few simple Hide or Collapse options. That will be real bang for our buck.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-27T20:40:55+00:00

    Totally agree... we should be able to select our favorite/most used places and have THEM in a list!

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-03-11T10:28:07+00:00

    Arrived here looking for a solution to a garbage 'feature' like so many others.

    Registry mods are out of the question for my corp computers.

    Saving is a simple workaround with the QAT.
    Opening needs an extra touch.

    Best reply I've found anywhere so far is this one, hope it helps someone else:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/how-to-make-microsoft-365-stop-the-automatic-quick/a16530da-856a-4d74-a23b-c813ce91eaa9

    This is the bit I've been missing and it makes a huge difference:
    "then check the "Don't show the Backstage when opening or saving files with keyboard shortcuts" option via File> Options> Save"

    (link updated)

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