saving file problems

[dave]

each time I save an existing document another empty file is created beginning
in "$". As it is listed, it is lighter then other file listings? How can I
prevent this funny "additional" file from being saved?

 

[Jay Freedman]

You can't prevent it. Word requires certain temporary files while it's
working with a document, as explained at
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632. Just learn to ignore it.

When you close the document, the temp files should be deleted
automatically. If they hang around, use the procedure at
http://www.gmayor.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm to clean up.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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