[Modemjunkie]

The way MS Word handles backup files in annoying and interferes with
productivity (at least for me). I have some complaints, suggestions
or preferences. If there is any way to accomplish any of these please
tell me. TIA

Complaints:
Recent versions of MS Word, save backups in the same directory as the
original file instead of in a separate directory. This results in
confusion between the original file and the backup.

Recent versions add the words "backup of.... in front of the filename
being backed up and substitute the extension .wbk for doc. This is
wearing both a belt and suspenders.

How can I make Word save the backups in a separate directory (and NOT
save a backup in the original directory)?

Regardless of where they are saved, is there a way to make word leave
the basic filename alone? Changing the extension to "wbk" is enough.
Adding "backup of.." messes up sort order.

Suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Len