The following steps detail how to change the default save location in Microsoft Word:
- Click File or the Office logo at the top-left part of the Microsoft Word program window, depending on your version of Word.
- Click Options on the bottom left side, or click Word Options on the bottom of the pop-up window, depending on your version of Word.
- Click Save on the left side of the Options window.
- Look for Default local file location and click Browse to the right of this option.
- Choose the location you want your files to save and click OK.
- Once you’re back to the Word Options window, click OK.
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