How to save a workbook

To save a workbook

·         From File menu, click Save.

·         If it is a new file, the Save As dialog box will appear. If necessary select a different folder that you may wish to save the file in.

·         Enter a name in the File name: text box.

·         Click on the Save button. 

To minimize a workbook window

Click on the Minimize button in the top right-hand corner of the workbook window-

N   Note: If you minimize the window, the file is not close yet. To re-open the program, just click on the 'minimized program icon' on the window taskbar. 

To close a file

·         From the File menu, click Close.

·         You will be asked if you wish to save any changes you have made to the file. Select Yes to save, or No to ignore the changes.

·         If you are saving a new file, the Save As dialog box will display. In the File name text box, enter a name and click on the Save button. 

To exit Microsoft Excel

• From the File menu, click Exit.
• If you have saved all the changes made in the active workbook files, Microsoft Excel will close.
• If you have not saved all the changes, the Save confirmation box will be displayed.
• To save the current workbook file before exiting, select Yes.
• To exit without saving the file, select No.
• To cancel the exit command, select Cancel or press Esc.