How did my Save As page change? (Word, Windows 10)

Anonymous
2023-08-10T20:10:02+00:00

Since I got my computer years ago, when I clicked "Save As", my Desktop and recently used folders were the list of options. The past 3 - 4 days, instead of the usual locations, it's One Drive.

I DID NOT change things so how did this happen and how can I change it back. It is a true pain in my butt to have to click a bunch of stuff just to get to my Desktop.!

Every time Windows updates, something I didn't want to happen, happens. The ONLY other time this happened was back when Microsoft sabotages Windows XP. Seriously wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  1. Stefan Blom 352.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2023-08-13T08:51:33+00:00

    In Word for Windows, you can press F12 (or Fn+F12 on some keyboards) to go directly to the classic Save As dialog box.

    To prevent Office applications from saving to OneDrive by default, do the following: Click File > Options > Save. Select the option "Save to Computer by default." Specify a "Default local file location" if necessary. You may also want to clear the "Show additional places for saving, even if sign-in may be required."

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-13T19:31:29+00:00

    I will try this and let you know if it worked.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-14T02:09:10+00:00

    Great, we await your feedback, Sienna

    Regards Adeyemi

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-14T19:18:03+00:00

    I am SOOO technologically-challenged it's ridiculous. I couldn't find the location shown in the picture you sent. Help me locate it please? I apologize for this.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-08-14T19:24:49+00:00

    . You can also use the keyboard shortcut Win + I to immediately launch the Settings panel, then go to the system and then Storage. then Click on Change where new content is saved`.

    Regards Adeyemi

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