How to Save the Excel File in XLSX Format – 4 Easy Methods

Method 1 – Utilizing the Save as Option to Save an Excel File in XLSX Format

Steps:

• Go to File.

• Choose Save as and a location to save the file.

• Name the file in File name.
• In Save as type choose Excel Workbook.
• Press Save.

• Your file is saved in XLSX format.

Read More: How to Save a Copy of an Excel File

Method 2 – Using a Keyboard Shortcut to Save an Excel File in XLSX Format

Steps:

• Press Ctrl+S.

• In Save as, name the workbook and choose Excel Workbook.
• Click Save.

• Your Excel book will be in XLSX format.

Read More: How to Save a Worksheet in Excel

Method 3 – Using the Excel Options to Save an Excel File in XLSX Format

Steps:

• Click “File”.

• Choose Options to open a new window.

• Click “Save”.
• In “Save file in this format”, choose “Excel workbook”.
• Click OK.

• Click “Save” to save your excel workbook in XLSX format.

Read More: How to Save a Worksheet in Excel to a Separate File

Method 4 – Utilizing the Quick Access Toolbar to Save an Excel File in XLSX Format

Steps:

• Select “File” and go to Quick Access Toolbar.

• Click Options to open a new window.

• Select Quick Access Toolbar.
• In Choose commands from, select All Commands.
• Select Save As Other Format and click Add.
• Click OK.

• Choose Save as Another File Type by clicking the icon at the top of the book.

• In Save as, name your workbook and select Excel Workbook.
• Your file is saved in xlsx format.

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