Just to correct a few misconceptions:
1. "You can tell word to automatically create a backup copy of documents if
you want, and even specify where you want them to save." The first part is
true, but the "backup" is a copy of the last-saved version, not an extra
copy of the current version. That is, every time you save the document, Word
also saves the previous version in case you want to revert to it. These
files are named "Backup of <filename>.wbk" and are always saved in the same
folder with the document. You cannot choose where to save these backups. You
can choose the path for AutoRecovery backups, but these are also not true
backups; they are deleted when you close the document and come into play
only if Word hangs.
2. "Another helpful feature is allowing background saves, which happen
automatically as you're working with your document." AutoRecovery backups
*are* made automatically while you work with your document, but "background
saves" just means that when you press Save, Word allows the save to take
place in the background so that you can continue working and don't have to
twiddle your thumbs till Word finishes saving (not that this takes more than
an instant in most cases, anyway).
There is *no* feature in Word that will save for you. Your only hope is to
save early and often. Any document that you intend to save at all should be
saved within the first five minutes after you create it and at least every
fifteen minutes thereafter. A good rule is to press Ctrl+S every time you
pause for thought or to catch your breath--and certainly before you do
anything remotely risky.
--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site:
http://www.mvps.org/word
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