How to restore a file from time machine backup

I would like to restore an excel file from my Time Machine backup. Can this e done?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Aug 3, 2023 1:27 PM

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tbirdvet

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Aug 3, 2023 4:30 PM in response to Sunnyside

Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support

Barney-15E

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Aug 3, 2023 1:35 PM in response to Sunnyside

Enter Time machine and search for the document. If you know what folder, it was in open that folder before entering time machine, and go back in time until the file exists and click the restore button.

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