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How to determine who last modified an Excel file

If you want to see who last modified your Microsoft Excel file then there are two ways to do this. Which method you should use depends on what kind of information you want to find.

  1. How to determine who last modified the file in Microsoft Excel
  2. How to determine who last modified an Excel file without using Microsoft Excel

Depending on which one you should scroll down and find the part where we explain how to find this information.

This article applies for Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016. It might work on older versions but was not tested.

1. How to determine who last modified the file in Microsoft Excel

To determine who last modified and saved the Microsoft Excel file using Microsoft Excel you can use this method. If you want to see who last modified the file but don´t have Microsoft Excel installed or for any other reason then read How to determine who last modified an Excel file without using Microsoft Excel.

1. Locate the file you want to check, then open it.

2. Once Microsoft Excel has started click on File

3. Once in File, click on Info.

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You can now see Last Modified By which shows you the name of the person who last edited the file. Under Related Dates, you can also see when it was last modified.

2. How to determine who last modified an Excel file without using Microsoft Excel

If you want to determine who last modified a Microsoft Excel file without opening it, then this is the method you should use.

1. Locate the file you want to check, then right-click it and choose Properties

2. Then once properties opened, click on Details

3. Under Origin find Last Saved By

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We hope this tutorial successfully showed you how to see who last modified a Microsoft Excel file. If you need more help feel free to visit our forums where we will be glad to assist you.

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