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File Storage
How do I change settings to prevent my data files from being stored in the cloud?
Select File > Options.
Select Save in the navigation pane on the left.
Tick the check box 'Save to Computer by default'.
If you wish, enter the path of the folder where you want Excel to save workbooks by default in the 'Default file location' box.
(I also always tick the check box 'Don't show the Backstage when opening or saving files with keyboard shortcuts', but that's a personal preference.)
Click OK.