Automatically Saving while typing a Document

[KM1]

Is there an easy way to automatically save a document every so often while
you are typing up a document. The purpose would be to gain access to a
document you were working on after a system failure or crash. Does Word to
this for you and if so how would you access this after a problem with the
system so that you do not lose your data?

 

[Pat Garard]

G'Day KMI,

The feature you require is called AutoRecover.

As you edit a document, Word keeps track of the
changes you make in a Temporary file. Each time
you Save or Save As.., the file is cleared. Also
each time you close the document at the end of
a Session (whether or not you 'Save the Changes')
the file is deleted.

A copy of the changes can be saved periodically
(typically every 10 minutes). That copy is also
deleted on a successful Save or Close.

However, if Word terminates abruptly that copy is
NOT deleted.

The next time you open Word, you will be offered
the opportunity to save or discard the 'recovered'
file.

In Word;
Tools>Options
Save (tab)
Halfway down, Check the Box:
'Save AutoRecover info every:'
set the interval 'to taste'.

Search Word Help for 'autorecover', and see the article
'About preventing loss of work'.
In particular see also the notes on 'Automatic backup copies',
'File recovery converter' and 'Versioning' for further information.

 

[garfield-n-odie]

See http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/AutomaticSave.htm .

 

[Romke]

Have a look at WordToys (www.wordtoys.com). One of its
many features does just what you want.