Q.  How do I change the default folder in which MicroSoft Word stores documents?

A.  To change the default folder in which Microsoft Word stores documents on a Windows-95 or 98 computer:

1. Create the directory (folder) that you wish to use for your document files.

2. From the main Word screen choose "Tools"
   

3. Choose "Options"
   

4. Choose "File Locations"
   

5. Select "Document"
   

6. Select "Modify"

7. In the white box, fill in the directory (folder) that you wish to use for the 'default' folder.

Example: If you wish to store your documents in a folder called "My Documents", enter the following into the white box...

C:\My Documents

 

 

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Changing the Default Folder