The File tab is also sometimes referred to as “backstage”.
Let’s take a look.
Next is the Info pane.
On the left side of the Info pane is file property information.
This includes the date the file was created and last modified, as well as author information.
The Recent pane gives you access to recently opened workbooks and recently used folders.
We cover the Recent pane in detail in an upcoming lesson.
The New pane allows you to create new workbooks.
This can be a new blank workbook, or a new workbook using a template on your setup.
Or, you’re able to create a new workbook using one of the many Office.com templates.
It also shows a large print preview area which makes it easy to see if current configs are correct.
The Save and Send pane gives you options for sharing your workbook.
The Help pane gives you access to help resources and Microsoft contact information.
Finally, the Options command opens Excel’s vast set of options in a separate window.
We’ll explore Excel options in a future lesson.
