Microsoft Office 365: How to change or disable "AutoSave"

1. Open your document in the desired Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc). AutoSave is visible in the top left corner of the screen.

2) If AutoSave is currently "Off" click the button to enable it and choose "Box" if you would like to save to Box automatically. 

• If Box does not appear as an option follow these directions to enable Box integration with Office:  How to enable Box Integration (link opens in new window).

3) Check that AutoSave is now "On". 

Important: when AutoSave is disabled your file will not automatically save itself. You are responsible for saving your file.

1. Open your desired Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc). 

2. Click "File" in the top left corner.

3. Click "Options" on the lower left corner. 

4. Click "Save" on the left-hand navigation pane of the Word Options panel that opens. 

5. Uncheck "AutoSave files stored in the Cloud by default"

6. Check "Save to Computer by default"

7. To change the default local file location click the "Browse" button on the right-hand side, choose the desired folder then click "OK" in that window. 

• Note: The AutoRecover file location is not related to the default local file location. 

8. Click "OK" at the bottom of the screen to return to your file. The changes are effective immediately.