Windows 10: Saved Office Documents Not Updating Date/Time In Windows 11 File Explorer

Saved Office Documents Not Updating Date/Time In Windows 11 File Explorer

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Saved Office Documents Not Updating Date/Time In Windows 11 File Explorer

I have confirmed here in our environment, that when we save any kind of Office Document (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the time/date won't update unless your refresh or leave file explorer and go back in. TXT, PDF's immediately update time/date. It doesn't matter if network location or local C-Drive. Only happens with office documents.



Seems to only be Windows 11 users with all current updates and with all Office 365 updates. Windows 10 users are unaffected.



Anyone else encounter this?

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Saved Office Documents Not Updating Date/Time In Windows 11 File Explorer

Good day, PassRusher.



Thanks for reaching out to our Microsoft Community Forum. Please accept our sincerest hope that all is well.



We understand that when saving Office files edited in Windows 11 computers their date and time in File Explorer is not updated immediately. It appears you have to refresh File Explorer or re-launch it even just so the updated date and time appears. Also, it only affects Office files based on your tests and it does not matter if the Office files are saved locally or on a network.



This issue may have been caused by settings in Windows or Office that need to be changed. Or it may also be a problem with network connection. So, let us work together as a team to get to the bottom of this. But to better assist you I need to ask:



1) Is it safe to assume from your description of the issue that this seems to involve computers in a workplace setting and you happen to be the IT support person supporting it?



2) I know you've mentioned it's updated, but can you provide us the exact version of Windows 11 involved here? We specifically need the edition and version number of Windows your device is running. To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK. You'll get the window below and we need the information highlighted in red.





3) Also, what version of Microsoft 365 is involved here? Microsoft 365 Personal? Microsoft 365 Family? Microsoft 365 for Business? I specifically need the Product name and Version number as highlighted in the guide and photo below.



About Office: What version of Office am I using? - Microsoft Support





4) From the devices you’re having this issue, can you tell me if you’re getting all green checkmarks when visiting the following link?

Service Status



Hope to hear from you soon.



Respectfully,





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lack of Date Modified in File Explorer saved From Outlook Microsoft office emails since May 18th update

I have an issue with the " of lack of the Date Modified in File Explorer that was saved From an Outlook Microsoft office emails since May 18th update.

It is only happening on email with those attachments that you save to the computer..

If you view PDF document file proprietress says:

Created: " Friday, December 31st, 4500, 6:00.00PM

Modified: " Friday, December 31st, 4500, 6:00.00PM

Those dates is the same on every PDF that comes in via email. I feel that Microsoft office is changing the dates of the actual PDF... this has been happening since last update of May 18th.

When you view this same PDF file in the windows 10 File explorer, there is no date listed at all! That field is blank!

Has anyone else seeing this issue? It is very annoying and frustrating.