How to stop multiple backups of word documents

Question

I am finding that every time I save a micrsoft word document on my Macbook there are large number of backup versions of the document automatically created in folders which make it very difficult to find and manage my work

How can I stop this happening?

D Moss

Answer 1

If you are saving locally, you are probably seeing temporary files, not backups. The temporary files that Word creates when you work with a document will be deleted when you close the documents and exit the program.

Or are you saying that these multiple files are *.docx files? They can be opened in Word?

Answer 2

Dealing with a deluge of backup versions for Word documents on your MacBook can clutter your workspace fast. Essentially, Word's trying to save your skin with autosaves and backups, but when it's overkill, you need a fix. Dialing down Word's autosave settings or tidying up version histories directly in Word could ease the load, keeping only what you need and ditching the excess. Yet, if Word's cleanup doesn't cut it and you're still wading through backups, a third-party file management app might be the ticket. These apps are built to keep digital clutter in check, letting you focus on the work that matters without backup bloat.