# How to Clear MS Excel Cache

> To clear the cache in Excel, open the application and navigate to File, then Options. Select Save from the sidebar, scroll to Cache Settings, and click Delete Cache Files. You can also optionally enable the setting to delete files when closed and adjust the cache duration.

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Apps: Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open Excel and go to File.
2. Select Options.
3. Select Save from the sidebar.
4. Scroll to Cache Settings, click Delete Cache Files , optionally enable Delete files when closed , and adjust the cache duration as needed.