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How to Sign Out of Excel on an Android Phone

WPS Content Manager Sep 27, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user wants to know how to log out of their Microsoft account in the Excel mobile application on an Android device.

How to Sign Out of Excel on an Android Phone

Product: Microsoft Excel for Android
Device & OS: Android
Scenario: Switching Microsoft accounts or securing the current session on a mobile device.
Observed behavior: The user needs a reliable method to remove the current account session without uninstalling and reinstalling the Excel application.

Before you start

Ensure that all your recent changes to Excel workbooks are fully synced to OneDrive or saved locally before signing out to prevent any data loss.

Solution 1Recommended

Sign Out via the Office Account Menu

Use this standard method to remove your current session directly from the Excel Android app interface.

Microsoft Excel for Android allows you to manage and switch your connected Microsoft accounts internally. This removes the need to completely reinstall the app when you simply want to log out.

Open the Recent Screen

Launch the Excel app on your Android phone. If a file is open, close it to navigate back to the main 'Recent' screen.

Access Account Settings

Locate and tap the person icon (Profile icon), typically found near the top corner of the screen.

Select Your Account

Tap directly on your account name. Be careful to tap the name itself rather than selecting 'View Profile'.

Confirm Sign Out

Choose the 'Sign Out' option from the resulting menu and confirm your choice when the system prompts you.

Close All Office Apps

After signing out, completely close the Excel app and any other open Microsoft Office apps running in the background to ensure the session is fully terminated.

App Uninstallation Not Required: By following these steps, your account is securely removed. You do not need to uninstall and reinstall the Excel app to sign in with a different account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out of Excel on Android delete my saved files?

No, signing out only removes your account session. Files saved locally on your device will remain intact. Cloud files will still exist on OneDrive, but you must sign back in to access them.

Why is the sign-out option missing in my Excel app?

If you cannot find the sign-out option, ensure your app is updated to the latest version via the Google Play Store. Alternatively, you can go to your Android device Settings > Apps > Excel, and clear the app data to force a sign-out.

Can I be signed into multiple Microsoft accounts at the same time on Excel for Android?

You can add multiple cloud storage services to access files, but for the primary Office profile, you generally need to sign out of one Microsoft account before signing into another.

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