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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
I'm using Word 2003. If I open a document created by a previous Word version,
then close it without making any changes, I am still prompted: Do you want to save the changes to XXXXX Even if I save the document from Word 2003, this prompt always happens next time I open and close it! |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
See if the following KB article helps:
You are prompted to save changes when you close a Word 2002 document even though you have made no changes http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816473/en-us Although the article mentions Word 2002, I suspect that it would be relevant for Word 2003 as well. Another thing to consider: if the document contains fields that are updated on opening, or OLE links, it is normal to see a prompt. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "Julian" wrote in message ... I'm using Word 2003. If I open a document created by a previous Word version, then close it without making any changes, I am still prompted: Do you want to save the changes to XXXXX Even if I save the document from Word 2003, this prompt always happens next time I open and close it! |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
It means some change is, in fact happening. Usually means that the document
contains a field that automatically updates, like a DATE field. "Julian" wrote in message ... I'm using Word 2003. If I open a document created by a previous Word version, then close it without making any changes, I am still prompted: Do you want to save the changes to XXXXX Even if I save the document from Word 2003, this prompt always happens next time I open and close it! |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
Thanks Stefan
It works, to a point - I wish I could just remove any reference to Smart Tags from my computer! I see from the list of problems that this one is a biggie for many people (strangely, my serach of the forum didn't find all these other posts.) Microsoft take note? |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
Glad I could help.
What list of problems are you referring to? Note that searching the newsgroups is best done via the archives at www.google.com. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "Julian" wrote in message ... Thanks Stefan It works, to a point - I wish I could just remove any reference to Smart Tags from my computer! I see from the list of problems that this one is a biggie for many people (strangely, my serach of the forum didn't find all these other posts.) Microsoft take note? |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
Still having problems, despite turning off Smart Tags everywhere I can. I
don't have any problems with *new* documents, created with this Word installation, but only with documents created previously. I've made sure there are no updatable fields that could be changed without my noticing. The list of problems is the number of posts that have been made concerning this issue, in the forum. |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
"Julian" wrote:
Still having problems, despite turning off Smart Tags everywhere I can. I don't have any problems with *new* documents, created with this Word installation, but only with documents created previously. I've made sure there are no updatable fields that could be changed without my noticing. Are there any fields at all? Note that if there are fields, there are several different rules that determine which update and which don't. See: Which fields are updated when you open, repaginate, or print document http://support.microsoft.com/kb/211629/en-us The list of problems is the number of posts that have been made concerning this issue, in the forum. An example of threads (subject lines and newsgroups) could be helpful here... -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
This is due to a damage in the Normal.doc. Search for the Normal.doc template in word (you may need to go to control panel/folder options/view and select show hidden files and folders). Open the Normal.doc and hit save. Jezebel;7183276 Wrote: It means some change is, in fact happening. Usually means that the document contains a field that automatically updates, like a DATE field. "Julian" wrote in message ... I'm using Word 2003. If I open a document created by a previous Word version, then close it without making any changes, I am still prompted: Do you want to save the changes to XXXXX Even if I save the document from Word 2003, this prompt always happens next time I open and close it! -- myname2021 |
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How do I stop prompts to save an unchanged document?
This is *not* due to a damaged Normal.dot. The correct answer (as previously
posted is in “WD2002: You Are Prompted to Save Changes When You Close a Document Even Though You Have Made No Changes” at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=816473 -- 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. "myname2021" wrote in message ... This is due to a damage in the Normal.doc. Search for the Normal.doc template in word (you may need to go to control panel/folder options/view and select show hidden files and folders). Open the Normal.doc and hit save. Jezebel;7183276 Wrote: It means some change is, in fact happening. Usually means that the document contains a field that automatically updates, like a DATE field. "Julian" wrote in message ... I'm using Word 2003. If I open a document created by a previous Word version, then close it without making any changes, I am still prompted: Do you want to save the changes to XXXXX Even if I save the document from Word 2003, this prompt always happens next time I open and close it! -- myname2021 |
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