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How to Find the File Info Equivalent in Excel for Mac
Question details
The user wants to locate the document information feature in Excel for Mac that corresponds to the 'File > Info' option found in the Windows version.
- Product
- Excel for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Trying to view or edit document metadata, statistics, and information in a Mac environment.
- Observed behavior
- The 'File > Info' path does not exist in Excel for Mac, and the macOS-level 'Get Info' command serves a different file-level purpose.
Ensure the Excel workbook is currently open and active on your Mac screen. Note that the macOS Finder's 'Get Info' provides OS-level file details, not internal workbook metadata.
Access Document Properties via the macOS Menu Bar
This is the direct equivalent to the Windows Excel File Info page, displaying internal metadata, author info, and workbook statistics.
Because macOS applications utilize a system-wide menu bar at the top of the screen, certain application settings are placed differently compared to Windows. The internal document properties, which Windows users find under 'File > Info', are housed in a dedicated Properties window on the Mac.
With your Excel document open, look at the very top of your Mac screen (the macOS menu bar, outside of the Excel window ribbon) and click on 'File'.
Scroll down the drop-down list and click on 'Properties...' near the bottom of the menu.
A dialog box will appear with various tabs (General, Summary, Statistics, Contents, Custom). You can view and edit your document information here just as you would in the Windows File Info menu.
View Document Info Seamlessly with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a highly consistent user interface across Windows and Mac, making it incredibly easy to find document properties, inspect metadata, and manage your spreadsheets without having to relearn menu layouts.
- 1. Open your workbook in WPS Spreadsheet: Launch WPS Office on your Mac and open the desired spreadsheet file.
- 2. Access the main Menu: Click on the 'Menu' button located at the top left of the main application window.
- 3. View Document Properties: Navigate to 'Document Properties' from the drop-down to instantly view and edit your workbook's metadata and statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize the document properties in Excel for Mac?
Yes, once you open the Properties dialog via the File menu, you can navigate to the Summary or Custom tabs to add or edit properties like Author, Title, Company, and custom metadata fields.
Why doesn't Cmd+I (Get Info) show my Excel workbook author?
The macOS Command+I (Get Info) shortcut triggers the system-level file inspector, which only reads basic file system data (like creation date and file size). Internal workbook metadata like the author or spreadsheet statistics is managed strictly within the Excel application's Properties menu.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for File Properties in Excel for Mac?
By default, there is no direct built-in keyboard shortcut for File Properties in Excel for Mac. However, you can create a custom shortcut in your Mac's System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts by targeting the exact menu name 'Properties...'.
Where do I find the word or character count in Excel for Mac?
Unlike Microsoft Word, Excel does not feature a native word count tool. However, the Statistics tab within the File Properties window will display the number of saved sheets, charts, and overall workbook structure details.
