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~$ what does this mean at the beginning of a file
I have a duplicate word file that appeared on it's own, and it starts with ~$
Does anyone know what this is? |
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~$ what does this mean at the beginning of a file
Hi PamelaP,
Word creates files like these when you open the original file. In this way Word can determine whether a file is open and should be locked for editing for others. When you close your file, the ~-file should disappear. Occasionally, in case of crashes, files like these can remain on your computer. Good luck, Cooz -- PS: If this is a satisfying answer to your question and you're logged in via the Microsoft site, please click Yes to "Did this post answer the question?". Thanks. "PamelaP" wrote: I have a duplicate word file that appeared on it's own, and it starts with ~$ Does anyone know what this is? |
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~$ what does this mean at the beginning of a file
Thanks Cooz, but the duplicate is still on my desktop, where the original
file is as well. If i delete it what would happen? The file is grey. "Cooz" wrote: Hi PamelaP, Word creates files like these when you open the original file. In this way Word can determine whether a file is open and should be locked for editing for others. When you close your file, the ~-file should disappear. Occasionally, in case of crashes, files like these can remain on your computer. Good luck, Cooz -- PS: If this is a satisfying answer to your question and you're logged in via the Microsoft site, please click Yes to "Did this post answer the question?". Thanks. "PamelaP" wrote: I have a duplicate word file that appeared on it's own, and it starts with ~$ Does anyone know what this is? |
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~$ what does this mean at the beginning of a file
See €śDescription of how Word creates temporary files€ť
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632 This is the "owner file." If it is left after you have closed the document, it is safe to delete it. Note, however, that the Desktop is not a good place to store files (and this is just one reason). -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "PamelaP" wrote in message ... I have a duplicate word file that appeared on it's own, and it starts with ~$ Does anyone know what this is? |
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~$ what does this mean at the beginning of a file
thanks Suzanne
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: See €śDescription of how Word creates temporary files€ť http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632 This is the "owner file." If it is left after you have closed the document, it is safe to delete it. Note, however, that the Desktop is not a good place to store files (and this is just one reason). -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "PamelaP" wrote in message ... I have a duplicate word file that appeared on it's own, and it starts with ~$ Does anyone know what this is? |
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