How to Clear MS Excel Cache
- George Apostolov
How to Clear MS Excel Cache: step-by-step guide
Open Excel and go to File.
Select Options.
Select Save from the sidebar.
Scroll to Cache Settings, click Delete Cache Files, optionally enable Delete files when closed, and adjust the cache duration as needed.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Excel tutorial
Clear your Microsoft Excel cache quickly by accessing save options in the settings menu and deleting cached files. This guide shows how to clear MS Excel Cache in 4 steps, starting with "Open Excel and go to File" and finishing with "Scroll to Cache Settings, click Delete Cache Files , optionally enable Delete files whe...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Excel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to clear MS Excel Cache?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Excel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Excel. Related guides: How to Color Every Other Row in Microsoft Excel, How to Combine Cells in Microsoft Excel and How to Combine Microsoft Excel Data From Two Cells Into One. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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