In the Microsoft Excel application, Backstage View serves as a centralized hub for managing and performing various file-related tasks and settings. It provides a comprehensive range of options that allow you to control your workbooks, manage file properties, collaborate with others, and configure Excel settings. Backstage View is designed to streamline file management tasks and enhance your overall experience with the application. To access Backstage View and take advantage of its features, follow these steps:


Steps to Access Backstage View:

Open Excel:

Launch the Microsoft Excel application on your computer.

Open or Create a Workbook: 

Either open an existing workbook or create a new one by selecting "File" from the top-left corner of the Excel window. If you already have a workbook open, you can skip to step 3.


Access Backstage View: 

Click on the "File" tab in the upper left corner of the Excel window. This action will immediately take you to Backstage View.


Exploring Backstage View:


Once you're in Backstage View, you'll find a set of tabs on the left-hand side, each representing a different category of file-related tasks. Here's an overview of some key tabs and their functions:


Info: 

This tab displays essential information about the current workbook, such as file properties, permissions, and document protection settings. You can also prepare the workbook for sharing and manage versions from this tab.


New: 

From this tab, you can create a new workbook from a template or a blank document. Excel provides a variety of templates for different purposes, such as budgets, calendars, and invoices.


Open: 

The "Open" tab allows you to browse and open recent workbooks or navigate to a different location to open a specific file.


Save As: 

Use this tab to save the current workbook with a new name, location, or file format. You can also set options for saving in different formats, such as PDF or CSV.


Print:

Access printing options, preview the workbook before printing, and configure printing settings such as page orientation and margins.


Share: 

Collaborate and share the workbook with others. You can send a copy via email, save to a cloud service, or generate a link for sharing.


Export: 

Export the workbook data to different formats like PDF, Word, or PowerPoint. This is useful for creating reports or transferring data to other applications.


Close: 

Close the active workbook or all open workbooks.


Options:

Customize Excel settings, configure preferences, and access advanced options for controlling how Excel functions.

Backstage View offers a user-friendly interface to manage various file-related tasks efficiently, making it an integral part of the Microsoft Excel experience.