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Automatically Saving while typing a Document
Is there an easy way to automatically save a document every so often while
you are typing up a document. The purpose would be to gain access to a document you were working on after a system failure or crash. Does Word to this for you and if so how would you access this after a problem with the system so that you do not lose your data? -- KM1 |
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G'Day KMI,
The feature you require is called AutoRecover. As you edit a document, Word keeps track of the changes you make in a Temporary file. Each time you Save or Save As.., the file is cleared. Also each time you close the document at the end of a Session (whether or not you 'Save the Changes') the file is deleted. A copy of the changes can be saved periodically (typically every 10 minutes). That copy is also deleted on a successful Save or Close. However, if Word terminates abruptly that copy is NOT deleted. The next time you open Word, you will be offered the opportunity to save or discard the 'recovered' file. In Word; ToolsOptions Save (tab) Halfway down, Check the Box: 'Save AutoRecover info every:' set the interval 'to taste'. Search Word Help for 'autorecover', and see the article 'About preventing loss of work'. In particular see also the notes on 'Automatic backup copies', 'File recovery converter' and 'Versioning' for further information. -- Regards, Pat Garard Melbourne, Australia _______________________ "KM1" wrote in message ... Is there an easy way to automatically save a document every so often while you are typing up a document. The purpose would be to gain access to a document you were working on after a system failure or crash. Does Word to this for you and if so how would you access this after a problem with the system so that you do not lose your data? -- KM1 |
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See http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/AutomaticSave.htm .
KM1 wrote: Is there an easy way to automatically save a document every so often while you are typing up a document. The purpose would be to gain access to a document you were working on after a system failure or crash. Does Word to this for you and if so how would you access this after a problem with the system so that you do not lose your data? |
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Have a look at WordToys (www.wordtoys.com). One of its
many features does just what you want. -----Original Message----- Is there an easy way to automatically save a document every so often while you are typing up a document. The purpose would be to gain access to a document you were working on after a system failure or crash. Does Word to this for you and if so how would you access this after a problem with the system so that you do not lose your data? -- KM1 . |
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