How to change default save location in Word?

Question

Hi all. When I create a new document in Microsoft Word, then press ctrl+s, a save dialog box opens with this default location (see screenshot here). How do I change this default location? I tried checking Options-->Save-->Default File Location, but that location was one different than in the aforementioned screenshot. I still tried changing this value, but it it did not change the default

Here are some relevant specs. I'm using:

• Office 365 standalone (not online)
• Windows 11

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hi my friend.

If you want to change the default location for these saves to one of your other recently used folders, select the Location drop-down list, right-click the folder location you want to set as the default, and select Set as Default Location.

If it works, don't forget to select as accepted answer.

Answer 2

OK great thanks, that worked.