~ at the beginning of a file name

[Barb R.]

I've seen a ~ and a file name created when I edit a word document. As I
recall, sometimes that "file" goes away and sometimes it doesn't. In any
case, I'm curious to know the function of this file.

Thanks in advance,

Barb Reinhardt

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Probably the "owner" file. See “Description of how Word creates temporary
filesâ€
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632