The folder that you select applies only to the program that you are currently using. You can choose a different default working folder. The Documents folder is the default working folder for all of the files that you create in your Microsoft Office programs. Go to the Backstage by clicking on File > Save. Want to use the Backstage to immediately browse all your folders or access different connected sites?

Via File > Options > Save, check “ Don’t show the Backstage when opening or saving files with keyboard shortcuts”. Prefer a more classic folder browsing experience, like in Windows Explorer?

Or, via File > Options > Save, you can check “ Save to Computer by default” and set “ Default local file location” to the desired location. If you don't save your files to the cloud, and want to save to a default location on your local device, continue using the new dialog with a default local location.įrom the location dropdown, you can set any recent location as your default location by right-clicking on that location or by pressing the application key on any of the locations shown. You can easily add Save As to the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) or use the F12 keyboard shortcut.ĭon’t use the cloud, but usually save to one location? When you want to save locally use Save As instead, which, as before, triggers the legacy save dialog.

Usually use the cloud, but sometimes need to save locally? If you're looking to customize your experience when saving a new file via CTRL+S or pressing the Save button in the Quick Access Toolbar, here are some options to meet your needs.

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