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Still learning Excel and got an update that changed my open screen
It looks like Excel updated last time I closed it and now when I start it all my favorites are gone as well as recent files. I don't use One Drive and it just defaults to looking at One Drive. Even a...
HelloSturmrider,
The update likely changed the Open screen to show cloud locations only. Open Excel and go to File then Open. Select This PC on the left instead of OneDrive. If a filter appears above the file list make sure it is not set to cloud files only. Open a file directly from your local drive. Close Excel completely and reopen it. The file should now appear in Recent and you can pin it again. If local files still do not appear go to File Account and check whether you are signed into OneDrive, as Excel will prioritize cloud files when signed in. Switching the Open view to This PC restores focus to local files and allows you to rebuild your Favorites list.