What version of excel are you using?

In xl2003, when I deleted a file from within the File|Open dialog, it went to
the recycle bin.

But if I recall correctly, this "feature" was added (I don't recall when).

But if you don't see the deleted file in the recycle bin, do you have a backup
elsewhere?

schroedercpa wrote:

how do i undelte a file deleted in excel? I can't seem to find it in my
recylce bin. I went to file open, selected a file, right clicked and clicked
delete.

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Dave Peterson