How do I open a backup File in Excel?

How do I access Excel backups?

For the first scenario described above, the way to recover your never-before-saved file is to, first, open Microsoft Excel. Then go to the File tab on your Ribbon and click Open. Click Recent and then scroll to the bottom of the page and click Recover Unsaved Workbooks (see the screenshot below).

How do I restore an Excel File from a backup?

Below are the steps to recover an unsaved Excel file:1Open a new Excel workbook.2Click the 'File' tab.3Click on 'Open'4Click the Recent Workbook option (it's at the top-left)5Click the 'Recover Unsaved Workbooks' button which is at the bottom.How to Recover Unsaved Excel Files [All Options + Precautions]

How do I open recovered Excel files?

If you haven't saved the file1Go to File > Info > Manage Document > Recover Unsaved Workbooks in Excel, or Recover Unsaved Presentations in PowerPoint.2Select the file, and then select Open.3In the bar at the top of the file, select Save As to save the file.Recover an earlier version of an Office file - Microsoft Support

What is a Microsoft Excel backup File?

Accidental deletions or changes to a file can ruin your day–if you don't have a backup of your original file. Excel's AutoBackup feature helps keep your data as safe as possible by automatically saving a previous version of your key spreadsheets to a backup file.