Here's how to do it:
- Open Excel and go to File.
- Select Options.
- Select Save from the sidebar.
- Scroll to Cache Settings, click Delete Cache Files, optionally enable Delete files when closed, and adjust the cache duration as needed.
Here's how to do it:
Clearing Excel's cache resolves frustrating issues like outdated data appearing in dropdown lists, slow performance when working with large files, and formulas that reference deleted external sources continuing to show old results.
Cache files accumulate over time and can consume significant disk space, especially if you frequently work with pivot tables or external data connections. When Excel's cache becomes corrupted, it can cause seemingly random crashes or prevent certain features from working properly, making this maintenance task essential for reliable spreadsheet performance.