Expert: Philip Buckley - 9/6/2009

Question
Hello Philip,  I am fairly new to Excel.  I have information that I want to backup to make sure it does not get lost in case my computer dies or something happens.  My problem is, I have been checking everywhere on the internet and I cannot come up with an answer on how to back up my info.  Some even say, you cannot back it up.  Please check out the website I have listed below.  No help at all.  Thank you for any information you cna give me.

Wynneth

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/backup.htm

Answer
Wynneth,

How to make a backup file.

1. Open the file you want to have a backup of.
2. Select "File"
3. Select "Save As"

This will bring up the "Save As" popup menu.

4. In the upper right hand corner of the popup menu select "Tools"
5. Select "General Options..." from the drop down menu

This will bring up a "Save Options" popup menu.

6. Select the checkbox for "Always create backup"
7. Save
8. Save

This will make a backup file when you save your file.