Instructions on how to recover deleted Excel files.

If you accidentally delete an Excel file on your computer, there are several ways to recover it. However, you should also enable AutoSave to avoid losing Excel data. Below are instructions on how to recover a deleted Excel file.

Recover deleted Excel files from the Recycle Bin.

If you accidentally delete a file, go to the Recycle Bin and check again. You can simply restore the Excel file from there.

Recover deleted Excel files using keyboard shortcuts.

If you delete something in the file manager window, simply press Ctrl + Z to undo the action . So, if you accidentally delete an Excel file from the file manager interface, just press Ctrl + Z to quickly recover the file.

Recover automatically deleted Excel files.

If you accidentally close Excel without saving your work, or shut down your computer before saving, the AutoRecover feature will help you recover your file.

Reopen Excel and click Open . Then select Recover Unsaved Workbooks below.

You'll see a new file manager window showing any files that were closed without saving. They'll usually be labeled "Book" because you haven't saved them yet.

Double-click the desired document to open it in Excel. After opening the file, you will see the recovery window on the left. Click on each file and select which files you want to save and which you want to delete. Right-click on the file and click Save As to save it to your chosen location.

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