Changing default save path to where the source of the document was originally from.

Question

I have multiple client folders, and I often have multiple versions of a document. I want to change the default save settings so that it assumes I want the document saved in the same folder I got it from. Is that possible? For example, I have a folder named CLIENT, and subfolders for each client, e.g. Bob Smith. When I open a document from Bob Smith's folder to edit, I often want to create a different version, while keeping the original version. Previously, when I clicked "Save As" the program assumed my starting points were all the same place/name, etc... Now, the program assumes I want to save it in OneDrive, and I have to manually remap the saving process back to my server, through the various folders till I get back to Bob Smith's folder. I would like to have the old defaults back. It appears that the best I can get it to do is save only one folder for everything, e.g. Z Drive / CLIENTS.

Answer 1

Yes, Suzanne, I used the forum AI, rather than typing out the instructions. I thought it had got it right for once and did not notice it had missed out>Click 'Save to computer by default'. But mine is ticked. (That AI has got a lot of leaning to do. When I hear how it is going to change the World, I do wonder why Microsoft and others are useless with their AI helpers).

Answer 2

But you must also enable "Save to Computer by default" if you want the files stored locally.

Answer 3

In your options under File > Options > Save have you told Word to save to your computer by default?

Answer 4

Hi Gavin, I think that Charles gave you what you wanted "In your options under File > Options > Save have you told Word to save to your computer by default?"

Answer 5

THANK YOU!! That did the trick.

You are welcome.