

Once you're done making changes in the workbook, close the browser tab for the file, switch to the document library, and follow the steps above under "Check in from the SharePoint document library." If you're using Excel for the web, you can only check in from the SharePoint document library.

The green arrow disappears from the file icon when the file is checked back in.

Moreover, if versions are being tracked in your organization, the comment becomes part of the version history, which may be important to you in the future, if you need to restore to an earlier version of the file.Ĭlick OK. Check-in comments are especially helpful when several people work on a file. This step is optional but recommended as a best practice. In the Comments area, add a comment that describes the changes you made. Note: In the classic experience, find Check In on the Files tab in the ribbon.
