Excel doc keeps making a backup after macro is ran

[jd316632]

I have a macro that just updates formatting in an excel document (can
link if needed but hoping its a simple fix), but once I click save it
creates a backup copy without the format changes in the same directory.
Every time I open the excel doc and make a change it creates another
backup copy in the same directory. How do I stop this?

 

[JLGWhiz]

Does it have a file extension of .xlt? If so, the template cannot be
changed, so it will always have the old file plus a file with any changes.

 

[jd316632]

Yes it does have a .xlt extension, thank you for the information, I
guess I'll just keep deleting them then!

 

[JLGWhiz]

Usually, when a template is saved, it is done with the SaveAs method so it
can be given a different name. If you use, SaveAs and give the file a new
name, the problem should go away.

 

[JLGWhiz]

Here is a site with some information on using templates.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA010548151033.aspx