Windows 10: Default save directory for Word not be User.

Discus and support Default save directory for Word not be User. in Microsoft Office and 365 to solve the problem; I have recently completed a fresh install of Windows 10 are a SSD crash. I have also installed Office Home and Student 2019. For Windows 10 in File... Discussion in 'Microsoft Office and 365' started by JeffFinnan, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. JEFFFINNAN
    JeffFinnan Win User

    Default save directory for Word not be User.


    I have recently completed a fresh install of Windows 10 are a SSD crash. I have also installed Office Home and Student 2019. For Windows 10 in File Explorer, I have the documents icon point to D:\Documents\. In Office I have the Word settings also point to D:\Documents\. However, in reality Word points to D:\Jefff\Documents\ with Jefff being the Windows user.

    Is there a way I can get Word and ultimately Excel and PowerPoint to point to the desired D:\Documents\ without the user directory?

    Thanks,
    Jeff

    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18363.628]

    :)
     
    JeffFinnan, Feb 2, 2020
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  2. ARVIND RAM
    Arvind Ram Win User

    Default location to save documenets

    Hi Frank,

    Sorry for the delayed response.

    From your recent description, it seems like the issue is confined to Word documents. If true, then follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Launch Word application.
    • Go to File Menu and select Options.
    • In the pop-up dialog box, towards the left pane, select Save.
    • Under Default location file, browse the location you want to save.
    • Check if the issue persists.

    Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Feb 2, 2020
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  3. JAAMULBERRY
    jaamulberry Win User
    Recent (Save Files) - Change Default Settings to OneDrive


    Have you tried the following? how to disable "recent places" in MS Word? - Super User
     
    jaamulberry, Feb 2, 2020
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  4. JERRY8A
    Jerry8A Win User

    Default save directory for Word not be User.

    Recent (Save Files) - Change Default Settings to OneDrive


    Hello -
    Thanks for the return. Before I undertake changing the Registry, I have a question.
    The steps in my Registry, for my version of Windows 10, were a bit different, but I think I eventually got to the right spot.
    The last step is to change the number of places you want to list in Recent Places. In my case, the default Max Display listed 50 as the number. So, if I were to change that number, how do I know the Save As page will be one of those places? Or, a similar question, will this registry change delete the tab Recent from my Save As page? This is what I would like to happen.
    When I received my computer in Nov. 2016, the Recent tab was not listed in the Save As page. Something caused it to be added over time. Which brings me to this second question. Would there be any benefit in deleting the changed registry listing and reverting back to the default listing? See attachment.
    Jerry
     
    Jerry8A, Feb 2, 2020
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