You can save a file to a folder on your hard disk drive, a network location, the cloud, a DVD, the desktop, or a flash drive. While you must identify the destination, if it is different than the default folder, the saving process is the same regardless of what destination you choose. By default, Microsoft 365 programs save files in the default working folder.
Additionally you can save a file in a different file format, such as RTF, CSV, or PDF.
Saving a file to OneDrive or SharePoint allows you to access it on any device and enables features such as AutoSave and Version History, which can help prevent data loss if your file closes unexpectedly.
To save your file:
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Press CTRL+S or select File > Save.
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You must enter a name for the file if you are saving it for the first time.
on the Quick Access Toolbar.Tip: Save your file to a cloud location, such as OneDrive or SharePoint, to be able to access it anywhere, collaborate with others in real-time, and access Version History.
By default, if you’re signed in, files are saved to your OneDrive. If you want to save the current file somewhere else, click the Location drop-down to see additional recently-used locations. If the location you want isn’t there, you can open the full Save As window by selecting More save options.
Tip: If you save your file to OneDrive or SharePoint, AutoSave will be enabled by default, so you don’t have to remember to save as you go.
If you’d like to change the default location for these saves to one of your other recently-used folders, select the Location drop-down, right-click the folder location you want to set as the default and select Set as Default Location.
If you want to save to a location other than your recently-used folders, select More locations. If you haven’t received this update yet, your Office applications will continue to use the File menu for saving.
Tips:
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You can also press F12 or select File > Save As to open the File menu.
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If you’re used to using keyboard shortcuts when closing your document, such as ALT+F4, you can quickly choose to «Don’t Save» the file by using the keyboard accelerator key for that button (ALT+N).
Save a copy as a new file (Save As)
Tip: If you’re going to create a new file based on an existing file, but only want your changes saved in the new file, it’s a good idea to Save a Copy before you’ve made any changes. That way your original file will remain unchanged and all your edits will be in the new copy. You can also right-click the original file and select Open a copy.
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Press F12 or click File > Save a Copy
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By default Office will save the copy in the same location as the original. If you’re happy with the existing location go on to step 3. If you want to save the new copy in a different location choose it at this point.
Location
Description
Sites –
[Your Company Name]
SharePoint or Office 365 Groups document libraries
OneDrive –
[Your Company Name]
OneDrive for Business
OneDrive – Personal
OneDrive for consumers via your Microsoft account
This PC
Your local device, including any connected hard drives or flash drives
Browse
Opens the File Explorer so you can navigate to any location on your computer.
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Give your new copy a name and click Save.
Your original file will be closed and you’ll now be working in the new copy you just created.
Tip: If you find yourself creating new files based on existing files often, you may want to use templates to make the process easier and safer. See Create a template for more information.
Save as a different format
You might want to save your file in another format so that you, or somebody else, can open the file in a different program or older version. For example, you might want to save your Word document as a Rich Text File (RTF) or your Excel workbook as a Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file.
Important: If you save an Office file in a format other than the Open XML format (such as .DOCX, .XLSX, or .PPTX) some connected experiences and modern features like AutoSave or Accessibility Checker won’t work on that file.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Word 97-2003 (.doc), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).
For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
Back up and recover your files
How you back up and recover your files depends on where and when you saved it. To learn more about a feature, including which versions of Office support it, select the name of the feature in the table below.
Saved to OneDrive
Saved to your device
If AutoRecover is turned on and your file closes unexpectedly, Document Recovery opens the next time you open the Office app. You can also recover an earlier version of an Office file.
Important: Even if AutoRecover is turned on, you should save the file frequently while you’re working on it to avoid losing data because of an unexpected power failure or other problem.
You can save a copy as a new file, or in a different format, or to a different location in Office 2016.
Save a copy as a new file (Save As)
Tip: If you’re going to create a new file, based on an existing file, but only want your changes saved in the new file it’s a good idea to do the Save a Copy process first thing; before you’ve made any changes. That way your original file will remain unchanged and all your edits will be in the new copy.
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Press F12 or click File > Save a Copy
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By default Office will save the copy in the same location as the original. If you want to save the new copy in a different location choose it at this point. If you’re happy with the existing location go on to step 3.
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Give your new copy a name and click Save.
Your original file will be closed and you’ll now be working in the new copy you just created.
Tip: If you find yourself creating new files based on existing files often, you may want to use templates to make the process easier and safer. See Create a template for more information.
Choose a different location to save your file
During the Save, or Save a Copy, process described above you can choose a different location to save your file.
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Select the cloud, web site, or device location where you want to save the file.
Location
Description
Sites –
[Your Company Name]
SharePoint or Office 365 Groups document libraries
OneDrive –
[Your Company Name]
OneDrive for Business
OneDrive – Personal
OneDrive for consumers via your Microsoft account
This PC
Your local device, including any connected hard drives or flash drives
Browse
Opens the File Explorer so you can navigate to any location on your computer.
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Select a folder from the Recent Folders list, or click Browse if you don’t see the location you want listed there.
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Confirm the filename you want to use and click Save.
Save as a different, or older, format
You might want to save your file in another format so that you, or somebody else, can open the file in a different program or older version. For example, you might want to save your Word 2016 document as a Rich Text File (RTF) or your Excel workbook as a Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Word 97-2003 (.doc), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).
Note: For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
Save as a copy, or to a different location in Office 2013.
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Select the cloud, web site, or device location where you want to save the file.
Location
Description
Sites –
[Your Company Name]
SharePoint Server 2013 or earlier document libraries
OneDrive –
[Your Company Name]
OneDrive for work or school
OneDrive – Personal
OneDrive for consumers via your Microsoft account
Other web locations
Any other websites you have file storage access to.
Computer
Your local device
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Select a folder from the Recent Folders list, or click Browse if you don’t see the location you want listed there.
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Confirm the filename you want to use and click Save.
When you use the Save As dialog box, you can also save the file to a new location by using the Navigation pane.
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To choose a folder or type the path to a folder, use the Address Bar.
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To quickly see locations you use often, use the Navigation pane.
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To see more file types, click the arrow.
You can also use the Save As dialog box to rename a file or change the location of where you save the file by clicking a different folder.
You might want to save your file in another format so that you, or somebody else, can open the file in a different program or older version. For example, you might want to save your Word document as a Rich Text File (RTF) or your Excel workbook as a Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).
Note: For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
If you are using Office 2010, you can save files in an earlier version of Microsoft 365 by selecting the version in the Save as type list in the Save As dialog box. For example, you can save your Word 2010 document (.docx) as a 97-2003 document (.doc).
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Office 2010 continues the use of the XML-based file formats, such as .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx, introduced in the 2007 Office release. Therefore, files created in Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 can be opened in the 2007 Office release programs without special add-ins or loss of functionality. For more information, see Open XML Formats and file name extensions.
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For more information about compatibility between files from different releases, see Use the Compatibility Checker.
For information about saving Microsoft Access 2010 .ACCDB files into the older .MDB format see Convert an .accdb database to an earlier file format.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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Click Save.
When you use the Save As dialog box, you can also save the file to a new location by using the Navigation pane.
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To choose a folder or type the path to a folder, use the Address Bar.
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To quickly see locations you use often, use the Navigation pane.
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To see more file types, click the arrow.
You can also use the Save As dialog box to rename a file or change the location of where you save the file by clicking a different folder.
You might want to save your file in another format so that you, or somebody else, can open the file in a different program or older version. For example, you might want to save your Word document as a Rich Text File (RTF) or your Excel workbook as a Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).
Note: For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
If you are using Office 2010, you can save files in an earlier version of Microsoft 365 by selecting the version in the Save as type list in the Save As dialog box. For example, you can save your Word 2010 document (.docx) as a 97-2003 document (.doc).
Notes:
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Office 2010 continues the use of the XML-based file formats, such as .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx, introduced in the 2007 Office release. Therefore, files created in Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 can be opened in the 2007 Office release programs without special add-ins or loss of functionality. For more information, see Open XML Formats and file name extensions.
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For more information about compatibility between files from different releases, see Use the Compatibility Checker.
For information about saving Microsoft Access 2010 .ACCDB files into the older .MDB format see Convert an .accdb database to an earlier file format.
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Save or convert to PDF
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Store, share, and sync your files
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What happens when you sign out of Office
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Whether you’re creating a brand-new document in Microsoft Word or saving changes to an existing document, saving your files in Word is pretty simple. In this article, we’ll talk you through the basics of saving Word documents in Windows or Mac, including how to use keyboard shortcuts to save, how to turn on AutoSave, and how to save your docs in different file formats.
Things You Should Know
- Click the «File» menu and select «Save As» to save a new document.
- To quickly save changes to an existing document, click the disk icon on the toolbar, or press Control + S on a PC or Command + S on a Mac.
- If you’re using Office 365, enable AutoSave to automatically save your changes to the cloud every few seconds.
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This function lets you name your file and choose its location. Once you’ve created a new Word document, open the File menu and select Save As. A window will pop up prompting you to name the file and choose a location on your computer or a linked cloud account where the file will be stored. Choose the file type (e.g., .docx, .pdf, or .xml) from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the window. Then, select Save.[1]
- You can also use the keyboard shortcut F12 (in Windows) or ↑+⌘ Command+s (on a Mac) to open the Save As window.
- If you’re saving a document for the first time, using the Save command will prompt the Save As window to open.
- If the document is saved locally, you can use Save As to save a copy of an existing document with a new name, format, or location. However, for documents that are saved to OneDrive or another cloud service, you may need to use Save a Copy instead, depending on your version of Word.
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Use this method to save changes to an existing document. With your document open, click the File menu in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Then, click Save. Any recent changes to your file will be saved.[2]
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This option lets you save your changes with a single click. The Quick Access Tool Bar is located at the very top of your document window on the right side. Locate the Save button, which looks like an old-fashioned square floppy disk, and click on it to save your document.[3]
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These keyboard shortcuts instantly save recent changes. You can also use the keyboard Save command to launch the Save As window if you’re saving a new document for the first time. On a Windows PC, use Control+s. If you’re using a Mac, hit ⌘ Command+s.[4]
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AutoSave is only available for documents saved to the cloud. The AutoSave feature in the Office 365 version of Word prevents you from having to save manually. However, in order to use it, you must save your files to a OneDrive, Box, or SharePoint account. To use AutoSave:[5]
- Click the toggle switch next to AutoSave in the Quick Access Toolbar at the top right corner of your document window.
- A window will pop up prompting you to upload your file to a cloud location. You can also rename it, if you like. Select your preferred location using the dropdown Place menu.
- Click Upload to use the default location or select Choose Location if you pick a different option in the Place menu.
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Most Word documents save automatically as .docx files. However, you can choose to save your document as a different format, such as .pdf, .doc (for compatibility with older versions of Word), or .txt.[6]
To do this:- For documents that are saved locally on your computer, open the File menu and select Save As. In the File Format dropdown menu near the bottom of the Save As window, select your desired format.
- If your document has AutoSave enabled, you’ll need to use the Save a Copy command instead, which is also located in the File menu. Select the type of file you want to create in the drop-down File Format menu at the bottom of the window.
- Click Save to confirm your choice.
- With some formats, such as .pdf, you will be prompted to Export the file rather than Save it after you select the format.
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This option creates a separate copy of your document. This is a good option if you want to make changes to your document while also preserving the original version. To make a copy of your Word doc, open the File menu and select Save a Copy…. If you’re saving the copy in the same location as the original, give it a new name. Click Save at the bottom of the Save a Copy window when you’re done.
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If you don’t like Word’s default Save options, you can change them. On a Windows PC, open the File menu, then select Options, then Save.[7]
If you’re using a Mac, open the main Word menu, then click Preferences… and select Save. From there, you can customize options such as:- The default format for your saved Word files
- How frequently Word saves AutoRecover information
- Where AutoRecover files are stored
- The default location for saved documents (e.g., a local folder on your computer or a location in the cloud)
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This depends on what the reader(s) are using. Word 97 — 2003 format is more universal, but may strip some advanced features from your document. If you save it in Word format, those using earlier versions can still view/edit the document using the free MS Office Compatibility Pack from Microsoft. If you’re just creating the document for your own personal use, save as Word.
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Note: (This guide on how to save a word document is suitable for all Microsoft Word versions, including Office 365)
Saving your file/document is an important feature in almost every application. This feature is very helpful when you cannot complete a stipulated task in one go. Also, you would need to save your file when you share it with others. Saving your file prevents loss of data due to software crashes, power outages, or even, accidental closing of the application.
Saving a Word document is pretty simple and it can be done in a variety of ways. In this article, I will tell you how to save a Word document in 4 easy ways.
You’ll Learn:
- 4 Different Ways to Save a Word Document
- From the File Main Menu Ribbon
- Using the Keyboard Shortcut Keys
- Using the Quick Access Toolbar
- Save Your Word Document as a PDF
- AutoSave Feature in Word
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4 Different to Save a Word Document
There are multiple ways to save a word document. Each method has its own steps, accessibilities, features, and functionalities.
Let us now see the different methods to save a word document in detail.
From the File Main Menu Ribbon
This is one of the most well-known methods to save a Word document ever since Word was launched.
- Open the Word document which you want to save.
- Click on the File in the main menu ribbon. This opens the backstage view which contains all the additional options relating to the document.
- In the left pane of the File window, click on Save.
- This eventually takes you to the Save As pane.
Note: The functionalities of Save and Save As options are alike. Save is commonly used when saving a file for the first time or overwriting the existing file. The Save As option is used to create copies, and change the location or format of the file.
- In the Save As pane, choose the folder to which you want to save, name the file, and choose the file format.
- For additional saving options relating to the location and format, click on Browse or More Options.
- Finally, click on Save.
This saves your Word document in the selected folder under the given file name.
By Using the Keyboard Shortcut
Shortcut keys are another easy way to help you save a Word document when clicking and navigating to Save options seems like a multi-step task.
- Once you have curated your Word document, just press the keys Ctrl+S.
- This opens the Save As dialog box. You can then rename the file and choose the location to save the document.
For additional options, click on More Options which takes you to the File menu backstage view. From there, you can access a variety of save options relating to the Word file.
Using the Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar provides a single-click solution to a variety of options in Word. You can add a variety of buttons to the Quick Access Toolbar which you’ll be using often.
- Let us first enable the Quick Access Toolbar. Click on the Ribbon Display Options which can be seen as a small dropdown arrow. From the dropdown, click on Show Quick Access Toolbar.
- Once the Quick Access Toolbar is enabled, click on the dropdown from Customize Quick Access Toolbar, which can be seen as a small dropdown arrow in the left corner of the toolbar, and select More Commands.
- This in turn opens the Excel options dialog box. Click on the dropdown from choose commands and select All Commands.
- Now, scroll down and choose the options you want to add to the Quick Access Toolbar. In this case, let us add the Save button.
- Once you click on Add, you can see the chosen button move to the right side of the pane.
- Finally, click OK.
- Now, you can see the selected buttons in the Quick Access Toolbar.
When you want to save your Word document, you can just click on the Save button to open the Save As dialog box, without having to navigate through the File, Save, or Save As options.
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Save Your Word Document as a PDF
Word documents can be converted into other file formats such as PDF using any additional third-party software or websites. However, you can just save the current word document you are working on into a PDF file without having to leave Word.
- To save the Word document as PDF, first, navigate to File.
- Click on Export in the left pane of the File window.
- This opens the Export pane towards the right of the file window.
- To export the Word document to a PDF file, click on Create PDF/XPS Document button. Now, click on Create PDF/XPS.
- This opens the Publish As PDF or XPS dialog box. In the dialog box, choose the file location, rename the file, and from the Save As type dropdown choose the file format and click on Save.
- This saves your current word document as a PDF file.
AutoSave Feature in Word
Even though there are a variety of ways to save a Word document, sometimes even they might not be enough to save your document at appropriate times. To overcome this, Word has a feature called AutoSave.
The AutoSave feature automatically saves your Word document at regular intervals of time so you don’t have to worry about losing your progress again.
The Autosave feature only works on the document uploaded to the cloud and not when the files are on your local storage.
By default, the feature will be automatically enabled when uploaded to the cloud. Else, you can use the toggle ON/OFF button in the title bar in the top left corner to enable or disable the AutoSave feature.
For additional customizations relating to the AutoSave feature, go to the File main menu and click on the Options button. Word opens the Word Options dialog box. Under the Save category, you can see the options relating to the AutoSave feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut to saving a Word document?
Using the keyboard shortcut keys is the easiest way to save a Word document. When you want to save the word document, click on Ctrl+S. This opens the Save As dialog box, from where you can save the document. And, going forward you can just press Ctrl+S to overwrite the document.
How do I save the document as PDF from the Save As dialog box?
Navigate to File and click on Save. Again, click on Browse or More Options. This opens the Save As dialog box. Specify the name and the location of the Word document. Now, click on the dropdown from Save Ss type and select the format of your choice(PDF).
Closing Thoughts
Remembering to save your word document is integral when working on important documents. Though it might be a couple of additional steps, Saving is always better than losing the files along with all your hard-working efforts.
In this article, we saw how to save a word document in 4 easy ways. You can save them from the File main menu, using keyboard shortcuts, using the Quick Access Toolbar, exporting them as PDF, and even enabling AutoSave in Word to save the documents. Choose the one that suits your purpose the best.
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By default, Word saves all documents in the newest format (*. docx), but you can change the default format to . doc or anything else.
Contents
- 1 Is a word document saved as docx?
- 2 What file extension is a document written in Microsoft Word saved as?
- 3 What is a word document called?
- 4 What is difference between DOC and DOCX format?
- 5 Is DOCX the same as Doc?
- 6 How do I save my Word document as a Word document?
- 7 Which option do you select in the Save As Type box to save a document as template?
- 8 What is an example of a file extension?
- 9 What does set as default mean on word?
- 10 What type of document is a word document?
- 11 Is a word document a PDF?
- 12 Why do we use word document?
- 13 What is difference between Save and Save As command?
- 14 How do I save as DOCX instead of DOC?
- 15 What is the best format to save a Word document?
- 16 What is difference between PDF and Word?
- 17 How do I open a DOC file?
- 18 What folder are my Office documents saved by default?
- 19 Where is Save As in Word?
- 20 How do I save a document as read only?
For most of its long history, Microsoft Word has used a proprietary format for its saved files, DOC. Starting in 2007 with the updated version of Word (and Microsoft Office), the default save format was changed to DOCX.
What file extension is a document written in Microsoft Word saved as?
.docx
While most programs can read most file types, not every program can read every file type. The default file type is . docx (Word Document). This file extension works in most Microsoft Word programs.
What is a word document called?
Microsoft Word document
DOC is a document file format used by Microsoft Word, also used with most word processing software, including OpenOffice. DOC stands for DOCument file. A DOC file can contain formatted text, images, tables, graphs, charts, page formatting, and print settings.
What is difference between DOC and DOCX format?
The main difference between the two file formats is that in DOC, your document is saved in a binary file that includes all the related formatting and other relevant data while a DOCX file is actually a zip file with all the XML files associated with the document.
Is DOCX the same as Doc?
Put simply, . Doc is the older version of a Microsoft Word Document. DocX is the newer version, form versions of Microsoft Word 2007 onwards. Now before you jump in thinking that the added X makes the document extreme or better in some way, that X on the end just stands for ‘Office Open XML’.
How do I save my Word document as a Word document?
Click FILE > Save, pick or browse to a folder, type a name for your document in the File name box, and click Save.
Which option do you select in the Save As Type box to save a document as template?
Save a document as a template
- Open the Word document that you want to save as a template.
- On the File menu, click Save as Template.
- In the Save As box, type the name that you want to use for the new template.
- (Optional) In the Where box, choose a location where the template will be saved.
What is an example of a file extension?
A file extension (or simply “extension”) is the suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. For example, in the filename “myreport. txt,” the . TXT is the file extension.
What does set as default mean on word?
In the computer world, the word default means, what your computer will do when you don’t tell it to do something else.When you type a document on your computer, the font selected is probably Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica or Garamond.
What type of document is a word document?
File formats that are supported in Word
| Extension | Name of file format |
|---|---|
| .docx | Word Document |
| .docx | Strict Open XML Document |
| .dot | Word 97-2003 Template |
| .dotm | Word Macro-Enabled Template |
Is a word document a PDF?
With the newest version of Microsoft Office 2013, you are able to save and export regular word documents as PDF files. Now you can navigate to the folder where you saved the PDF document will open as a PDF file, instead of a regular Word document.
Why do we use word document?
Microsoft Word allows you to create professional-quality documents, reports, letters, and résumés. Unlike a plain text editor, Microsoft Word has features including spell check, grammar check, text and font formatting, HTML support, image support, advanced page layout, and more.
What is difference between Save and Save As command?
Save is a command in the File menu of most applications that stores the data back to the file and folder it originally came from. On the other hand, Save As is a command in the File menu of most applications that allows to store a new file or to store the file in a new location.
How do I save as DOCX instead of DOC?
How to Change the Default File Save Type in Word 2010
- Open Word.
- Click the File tab.
- Select Options.
- Choose the Save tab.
- Click Save files in this format, then select Word 97-2003 Document (*. doc).
- Click OK.
What is the best format to save a Word document?
DOC & DOCX
DOC files have been the standard document files to save your writing in Microsoft Word for a long time. It is compatible with versions of Microsoft Word from Word 97 up to Word 2003 for Windows.
What is difference between PDF and Word?
Microsoft Word is used for making and editing DOC files while Adobe Acrobat is for creation of PDF files.Documents created using Word and saved in PDF can be edited using Word while PDFs made using Acrobat can be edited through third-party developers. 4. ‘DOC’ is proprietary while ‘PDF’ is open source.
How do I open a DOC file?
A DOC file is a Microsoft Word Document file. Open one with MS Word or for free through Google Docs or WPS Office. Convert to PDF, JPG, DOCX, etc. with those same programs or Zamzar.
What folder are my Office documents saved by default?
OneDrive
By default, if you’re signed in, files are saved to your OneDrive.
Where is Save As in Word?
Where is Save As?
- Tap File > Save a Copy.
- Choose where you want to save the file.
- Enter a file name and then tap Save a Copy.
How do I save a document as read only?
Save as read only
- Click the Microsoft Office Button. , and then click Save or Save As if you have previously saved the document.
- Click Tools.
- Click General Options.
- Click the Read-only recommended check box.
- Click OK.
- Save the document.
You use Microsoft Word for your various word-processing needs. It’s simple and easy-to-use, and it simply gets the job done in most cases. But what if someone else requests a file in a different format, such as PDF? What if you need the info in your Word doc to appear in plain text, without any font or paragraph styles?
Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows has a basic feature that lets you save documents in several different, but common, file formats. Here’s how to use it.
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How to save a Microsoft Word doc as a PDF
- Click the File tab in the top-left corner of your Word screen.
- Click Export in the blue vertical menu that runs along the left side of your screen.
- With the Create XPS/PDF Document option selected, click the corresponding box on the right side of your screen. (It looks like a document icon wearing a seatbelt.)
- A new box labeled Publish as PDF or XPS appears, and you should use it to navigate to the location on your PC where you want to save the new PDF.
- Click Publish to create and save your PDF.
- You may see a How do you want to open this file? pop-up box. By default, Windows will use the Edge browser but you can choose from other compatible browser apps installed on your PC, as well.
- If you want to continue using the same app to open PDFs in the future, check the Always use this app to open .pdf files option.
If the file format you want isn’t available in Microsoft’s default option, you can also dig a bit deeper for additional file format options.
How to save a Microsoft Word doc in different file formats
- Follow Steps No. 1 and No. 2 above.
- Highlight the Change File Type option on the left side of the screen.
- You’ll see a number of different present options for new file formats, including OpenDocument Text, Word 97-2003 Document, Plain Text and Rich Text Format.
- If you want to use one of the default options, choose and click it accordingly and then hit the Save As box at the bottom of the screen.
- Next, navigate to the location on your PC where you want to save the new file and click Save.
- If you want to save your Word doc in a format that’s not available in Word’s preset defaults, complete Steps No. 1 and No. 2 above, and then choose Save as Another File Type
- Click the Save As box at the bottom of the screen.
- In the next box, navigate to the location on your PC where you want to save the new file.
- Open the drop-down menu next to Save as type to see a few additional options, such as Word XML Document, Strict Open XML document, and Web Page, Filtered.
- Choose the format you want and click Save.
Word 2016 for Windows lets you easily convert your documents into more than a dozen different formats, using the process detailed here.
For more Word help and how-to articles, read:
- 13 easy-to-remember Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts
- How to skip the Start screen in Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows
- How to change font defaults in Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows
- How to master Zoom settings in Word 2016 for Windows
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