How to Disable Autosave in Office 2019 while Logged into OneDrive?

Microsoft Office 2019 is a powerful tool for productivity and collaboration. With the integration of OneDrive, you can easily access and work on your documents from any device. However, sometimes you may not want to save your changes automatically. In this article, we will guide you through the process of disabling autosave in Office 2019 while logged into OneDrive.

What is Autosave in Office 2019?

Autosave is a feature in Microsoft Office 2019 that automatically saves your changes as you work. This feature is useful when you are working on important documents and do not want to lose your changes due to unexpected interruptions, such as a power outage or a computer crash. However, there may be times when you do not want to save your changes automatically.

Why Disable Autosave in Office 2019?

There are several reasons why you may want to disable autosave in Office 2019:

• You are working on a draft version of a document and do not want to save your changes until you are ready.
• You are working on a confidential document and do not want to save your changes to the cloud.
• You are working on a document that requires a specific file format, and autosave may change the file format.

How to Disable Autosave in Office 2019 while Logged into OneDrive?

To disable autosave in Office 2019 while logged into OneDrive, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the File Menu

Open the document you want to work on and click on the “File” menu in the top left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Go to the Info Tab

Click on the “Info” tab in the left-hand menu.

Step 3: Click on the “Protect Document” Button

Click on the “Protect Document” button in the top right corner of the screen.

Step 4: Disable Autosave

Click on “Restrict Editing” in the dropdown menu. In the “Restrict Editing” pane, uncheck the box next to “Allow editing” and then check the box next to “Allow only this user to edit this document.” This will disable autosave for the document.

Step 5: Save the Document

Click on the “Save” button to save the document. The document will no longer be saved automatically.

Re-enabling Autosave in Office 2019

If you want to re-enable autosave in Office 2019, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the File Menu

Open the document you want to work on and click on the “File” menu in the top left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Go to the Info Tab

Click on the “Info” tab in the left-hand menu.

Step 3: Click on the “Protect Document” Button

Click on the “Protect Document” button in the top right corner of the screen.

Step 4: Re-enable Autosave

Click on “Restrict Editing” in the dropdown menu. In the “Restrict Editing” pane, uncheck the box next to “Allow only this user to edit this document.” This will re-enable autosave for the document.

Disabling autosave in Office 2019 while logged into OneDrive is a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your changes are not saved automatically, and you can work on your documents with confidence.

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