Excel not saving changes can be caused by several common issues

Excel not saving changes can be caused by several common issues—such as file corruption, restrictive permissions, or conflicting add-ins—but there’s an easy way to resolve it:

• Close Excel, then reopen it and retry saving the file


• Check if the file is marked “Read‑Only” or stored in a protected location (e.g., OneDrive, network share); try saving it elsewhere


• Disable all Excel add‑ins via File → Options → Add‑Ins → Go… then uncheck everything and restart Excel


• Repair Office through Control Panel → Programs → Microsoft Office → Change → Repair


• Open Excel in Safe Mode (excel.exe /safe) and test saving—if it works, the issue is likely with one of the add-ins or customizations


• Ensure Excel and Windows are fully patched via Windows Update, then reboot

For a step‑by‑step walkthrough and advanced troubleshooting, visit this Excel not saving changes fix guide.