How to unblock files that Excel will not allow you to save (Trust Center)

Creation date: 3/13/2025 10:30 AM    Updated: 3/13/2025 10:30 AM   excel excel 2007 save file spreadsheet
This process should allow you to save a file when you get a message similar to this:
  • Open Excel
  • In the lower left corner, click on "Options" (If Options is not in the lower left corner, click on "File" at the top left, then "Options" bottom left.
  • Click on "Trust Center" on left panel.
  • Click on the "Trust Center Settings" button on the right side.
  • Click on "File Block Settings" on the left side.
  • Find the file type you're trying to save (Excel 2007 in example above), and UNCHECK the Save box to the right of it, if it is checked (if a box is checked, that means that Excel will BLOCK it).
  • Click the "OK" button at the bottom right.
  • Click "OK" again.
  • You should be able to save the file now.

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