How to disable Save to OneDrive (AKA SkyDrive) in Office 2013
SkyDrive allows you to synchronize files across multiple devices. Some people don’t want to take advantage of SkyDrive, while others don’t appreciate the change in how files are opened and saved as a result of the SkyDrive integration in Office 2013. Below is a bit of background as to what is happening with the default configuration of Office 2013 and how to go about changing the default behavior.
When you attempt to open or save a file in Office 2013, it takes you to an interim page Microsoft calls the Backstage. On the Backstage you have the choice of either saving/opening a file located on your hard drive, or OneDrive (AKA SkyDrive). These instructions will guide you through disabling the Backstage screen and changing the default location to which Office 2013 saves files. You can mix and match the settings below to suit your needs, or you can follow my instructions exactly to have Office 2013 look and behave like previous versions of Office.
You can change these options in any Office 2013 application. Changing them in one will update your preferences in the others. Here’s how you make the change with Word 2013:
- Open Word 2013 and click the blue File button in the top left corner.
- Select Options from the left sidebar
- Click Save from the menu on the left
- Check the boxes for:
- Don’t show the Backstage when opening or saving files
- Save to Computer by default
- Uncheck the box for: Always show “Sign in to SkyDrive” location during save
- Click OK, then open or save a document to see the changes
Posted: February 2014
*Follow these instructions at your own risk. At the time this article was produced, these instructions were accurate and had no known side effects.
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