Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated February 20, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
When you first install Word, the working directory is set to a default directory, which is normally "My Documents." You may want to change the default location to match your working habits. You can quickly change the default startup directory by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Save options of the Word Options dialog box.
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