Where is File, Exit?


July 12, 2021 - by

Where is File, Exit?

Problem: What happened to the old Exit command?

Strategy: Although Exit is missing from the File menu in 2013-2019, you can use Alt+F, X to invoke the Exit command. Or, add Exit to the Quick Access Toolbar.


  • 1. The top-left corner of Excel contains a tiny strip with icons for AutoSave, Save, Undo, and Redo. Right-click that strip and choose Customize Quick Access Toolbar.

  • 2. The top left dropdown starts with Popular Commands. Open that dropdown and choose All Commands. You now have an alphabetical list of 2400+ commands.



  • 3. Scroll through the list to find Exit. When you find your command, click the command. Click the Add>> button in the center of the screen to add the command to the Quick Access Toolbar.


This article is an excerpt from Power Excel With MrExcel

Title photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash