How do you make a backup file - .bak or MS equivalent?

[Terry_BWL]

I have been using Lotus. When you SAVE AS you are given the choice to make a
BAK (backup) file. Is there a similiar command in Excel? When I use SAVE AS
it just asks if I want to replace. Thanks for any help.

 

[Don Guillett]

Another approach saves the file in a backup folder.

Sub Backup() 'kept in personal.xls & assigned to toolbar button
On Error GoTo BackupFile
MkDir CurDir & "\Backup"
BackupFile:
With ActiveWorkbook
MyWB = .Path & "\BACKUP\" & .Name
.SaveCopyAs MyWB
.Save
End With
End Sub

 

[George Gee]

Hi Terry

File > Save as > Tools > General options,
checkmark in 'Always create backup'.

George Gee


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[Terry_BWL]

Thanks to both of you for the help.

Another approach saves the file in a backup folder.

Sub Backup() 'kept in personal.xls & assigned to toolbar button
On Error GoTo BackupFile
MkDir CurDir & "\Backup"
BackupFile:
With ActiveWorkbook
MyWB = .Path & "\BACKUP\" & .Name
.SaveCopyAs MyWB
.Save
End With
End Sub

 

[Don Guillett]

glad it helps