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How can I change my default file save location to Desktop in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2022-08-20T07:38:27+00:00

I am trying to set up my default location for saving Word and Excel files to Desktop.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. DaveM121 872.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-08-20T08:11:01+00:00

    Hi MicheleHill1,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Open Word, then go to File - Options

    Click Save on the left, and on the right, you can set Word to save to your Pc by default and also set the 'Default local file save' folder.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-08-20T20:28:43+00:00

    Thank you for getting back to me.

    Michele

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  2. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-08-20T14:21:46+00:00
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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-20T14:14:49+00:00

    Hi Dave,

    That did the trick! Thank you for your help. Have a great day.

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