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Save File and Create Backup Copy with Timestamp...
ASAP Utilities › File & System › 1. Save File and Create Backup Copy with Timestamp...This tool saves your current file and automatically creates a backup copy in your specified folder. It's a quick and easy way to create a backup copy (a snapshot) of your workbook without manually copying and renaming files. The backup copy uses the name of your file, with the date and time added to it. This makes it easy to see when each backup was created. For example, if your file is named:
Sales.xlsx
the backup will be saved as something like:
Sales (backup 2025-04-11 15.28.12).xlsx This is useful for:
This tool only works after your file has been saved and has a filename. If the file is new and hasn't been saved, you'll be asked to save it first.
Screenshots
Example screenshot: Save the file and create a backup copy
Practical tricks on how this can help you
Practical 'real world' examples on our blog that show you how this tool can help you in Excel. Enjoy!Starting this tool
- Click ASAP Utilities › File & System › 1. Save File and Create Backup Copy with Timestamp...
- Specify a Keyboard Shortcut: ASAP Utilities › My Tools & Shortcuts › Manage My Tools & Shortcuts...
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🏆 Winner of the "Best Microsoft Excel Add-in" Award at the Global Excel Summit 2025 in London!
For over 25 years, ASAP Utilities has helped users worldwide save time and do what Excel alone cannot.