Office XP Basics

How to save a file

After you name your file, choose a file location. This will keep your files orderly and easy to find. My Documents is the default file location in Office XP.

To save a file in My Documents:

• Make sure My Documents is the current file location by making sure the left column and Save in drop-down box state My Documents.
• Click the Save button.

To save a file to an alternative location:

• To save the file on your desktop, click the Desktop button on the left side of the Save As dialog box.

OR

• Click the down arrow to open the Save in drop-down list box.
• Double-click to choose another location from the list.
• Click the Save button.

To save a file in a folder within a folder:

• Folders can exist within folders. For example, the My Documents folder contains several default folders.
• Once you've chosen an initial file location such as My Documents, you can double-click a folder icon such as My Music to save the file in that folder.
• Click the Save button.