A Real AutoSave

I think if you change "ActiveDocument" to "ThisDocument" in the "Saver" procedure then the routine should only save the actual document in whose module the routine is located, thus solving a number of the problems identified in the tip. I've not tested this, since over the years I've trained myself to be of the "save early and often" persuasion, but I'm just putting it out there.

What you're referring to as "AutoSave", isn't it really "AutoRecover"? My understanding is that AutoSave is already a "real" auto-save, but only works with documents saved to OneDrive.

A better version, works in 2016:

' begin macro document:
Dim myDoc As String ' Global variable to store opened document name

Sub AutoOpen()
myDoc = ActiveDocument.Name 'Store the opened documents name, when opened
WordSaver
End Sub

Sub WordSaver()
Application.OnTime When:=Now + _
TimeValue("00:02:00"), _
Name:="Saver"
End Sub

Sub Saver()
'
' Saver Macro
'
'
Documents(myDoc).Save 'Save only the document including the macro, not the active document
WordSaver
End Sub
' End macro document

Hello, thanks for this tip.
I tried it in Word 2016 but it seems not to work. I have enabled macros in the Trust Center.
Should the code be changed for Word 2016?
Thanks
Rocco

One more point.

Even with this win 10 backup system, I am still a proponent of partitioning your drive into separate OS/Apps and Data partition. Given that HD's are now commonly 250GB and larger, it does not hurt to create a large OS partition 30-80GB+ (depending on how many apps you want to install), and leaving the rest for the data only partition. This way, even if you have to restore the Windows partition / installation you do not impact your data files.

As well as this macro approach, Windows 10 in combination with OneDrive gives the average user the opportunity to easily setup a truly professional backup process. Using Win 10 File History, you get incremental copies to an external drive and using OneDrive Sync you get a 3rd off site copy. Can't ask for more.

This article describes the features and how to set your machine up to take advantage of them. It is a must read for anyone working with sensitive files, ie a "Thesis":

Win10’s hybrid backup system

http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/best-of-breed-win10s-hybrid-backup-system/

Excellent article. Read all of the and article and set up all of the features on your system an you will have virtually no worry about losing files again.

This one set of features is almost enough to encourage me to recommend that people upgrade to Win 10 <grin>. Win 10 now allows CONSUMERS to easily do a PROFESSIONAL grade total backup system.

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With a combination of File History and OneDrive, your files are automatically saved to three separate locations: your primary data drive, your external File History drive, and your secure OneDrive offsite “cloud” account — all in near-real time. This virtually guarantees that you’ll never lose an important file again!
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