How to Save a Document in Microsoft Word

The thing that we must do after we finish writing a document in Microsoft Word is save it.

So we can send the document, edit it at a later time, or for archive.

If you are a person who is not very familiar with computers and Microsoft Word applications, maybe you will be a little confused about how to save documents in this Microsoft-made document processing application.

Especially considering that Microsoft Word is a very complex application, there are many menus, tools, and functions available.

So it is very natural to confuse you if you are a new user.

Therefore, follow the tutorial below to find out how to save a document that your Androbuntu friend has typed.

How to Save a Document in Microsoft Word

Documents that we have typed in Microsoft Word can be stored in two different locations, namely online (OneDrive) or locally on our computers.

To save a document that you have written in Microsoft Word, the method is very easy, all you have to do is click the icon with the logo diskette.

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Then a small window will appear where you can name the document. Tap save to save the document.

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By default the selected storage place is OneDrive, which means your documents will be stored safely in your OneDrive account. Not on the computer.

You can also select a specific folder where you want to save the file on your OneDrive account.

Just tap OneDrive, select an available folder in your OneDrive account. You can also create a new folder if you want.

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The method above is to save Microsoft Word files online in your OneDrive account.

To save the document locally (on your computer), just tap OneDrive.

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Then select on My Mac (if you are a Mac user).

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Then look for the (local) folder where you want to save the Microsoft Word document file.

If the folder is already selected, tap save.

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Opening Documents Saved on OneDrive

Documents stored on OneDrive will not appear in the file manager or Finder.

So, how do you open the file if you want to edit it?

It’s easy. Open Microsoft Word, then tap the button Open, Select your OneDrive account, select a folder, and select the document you want to open.

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For documents stored locally on your computer, you can open them in two ways.

Namely through Microsoft Word (the document will appear in the menu Latest) or by double-clicking the .docx file through the file manager/Finder.

Then Microsoft Word will automatically open the document and you can edit it right away.

Tips for Saving Documents in Microsoft Word

If you are a person who works intensely with Microsoft Word and can always be connected to the internet, then saving documents on OneDrive is a good idea.

That way you can continue what you typed on another device without the need to manually move the document.

You only need to log in using the same OneDrive account, so documents can be edited anytime and anywhere as long as the device is connected to the internet.

But if you work offline more often, saving documents locally is an option.

So your documents can be accessed and edited at any time even if your Androbuntu device is not connected to the internet.