Exiting Temporary View in Excel

Close Temporary View

To exit Temporary View, simply close the active window. This action will turn off the temporary view without affecting the rest of your workbook.

Switch to Normal View

Select "Normal View" from the Excel ribbon to deactivate Temporary View and return to your standard worksheet view.

Turn Off Temporary View

Click "Turn Off Temporary View" in the Excel ribbon to immediately exit the feature and resume regular worksheet interaction.

Use Keyboard Shortcut

Employ the designated keyboard shortcut to quickly exit Temporary View and enhance Excel's performance.

Disable in Excel Options

To permanently disable Temporary View, deselect "Enable Temporary View" in the Excel options menu. This can also improve data accuracy and security.

Sheet View Exit

For Excel Desktop users, Sheet View can be exited by simply closing the window or by not saving the temporary view, ensuring your data remains unchanged.

Common Use Cases

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  Switching back to normal view after reviewing a colleague’s changes
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  Exiting the temporary view to resume regular data entry or analysis
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  Avoiding confusion between temporary and permanent changes in a shared workbook
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  Ensuring that edits are saved permanently after previewing print layout
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  Restoring the original view settings after comparing spreadsheet versions

Excel vs. Sourcetable: A Comparative Overview

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