Excel Basics -Close a File

Excel Basics: Close a File

There are two options for closing your Excel file. You can close your file but keep Excel open or you can close your file along with Excel. To only close your file follow these steps:

1. Click the lower of the two X's that appear in the top right.
2. If you have made any changes to your file you will be prompted to save before you quit, you should do so.



To close both your file and Excel follow these steps:

1. Click the upper X that appears in the top right. Notice that this X rests on a raised gray square.
2. If you have made any changes to your file you will be prompted to save before you quit, you should do so.