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# How do I set the default Save location in Word?

Follow these quick instructions to use the File Explorer Save As menu when saving documents instead of saving to OneDrive/Dropbox.

1. Open Microsoft Word
2. Select File > Options > Save and tick “Save to Computer by default.”

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