Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 6, 2021)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
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 File Locations tab of the Options dialog box.
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