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Sturmrider
Occasional Reader
Feb 26, 2026

Update changed open settings

I don't know if it was an Excel update or OneDrive update, but I no longer have my favorites or recent files that I saved on my computer showing up in the home screen. Now it just defaults to the On...
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Olufemi7
Iron Contributor
Feb 26, 2026

HelloSturmrider​,

This behavior is usually caused by the Open screen being filtered to OneDrive. Open Excel and go to File then Open. Select This PC on the left instead of OneDrive. If the Recent list shows a filter make sure it is not set to cloud files only. Next go to File Options Save and confirm that Save to Computer by default is checked and that a valid Default local file location is listed. Close Excel completely and reopen it. If local files still do not appear, open one file from your computer manually from This PC. It should then begin appearing in the Recent list again. If you are signed into OneDrive Excel will prioritize cloud files on the Home screen, so you can also check File Account and review your sign in status if needed.