This is not user-configurable. Backups must be kept in the same folder with
the document. In case you are under the mistaken impression that this is a
"security backup" (a duplicate of the file you save), see
http://word.mvps.org/faqs/general/AutomaticSave.htm

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"Linda" Linda @discussions.microsoft.com wrote in message
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Automatic backup does not provide option for specifying where to save
backup
documents. How do I set a specific folder?