The default locations for backup files ('.wbk') created are in the same
location the file was opened. In most users cases, they have a large number
of subfolders (or different network drives) where they work with their
documents on a daily basis. It would be beneficial if the user could specify
a central location for the backup files to be saved through the Tools,
Option, 'File Location' selection (similar to template). This would also
facilitate a service desk person to help restore damaged files.

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For the reasons why *.wbk files must be stored in the same folder, see
€œDescription of how Word creates temporary files€�
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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The default locations for backup files ('.wbk') created are in the same
location the file was opened. In most users cases, they have a large
number
of subfolders (or different network drives) where they work with their
documents on a daily basis. It would be beneficial if the user could
specify
a central location for the backup files to be saved through the Tools,
Option, 'File Location' selection (similar to template). This would also
facilitate a service desk person to help restore damaged files.

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suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.


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