Change the default working folder

Microsoft Office Word 2003

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  1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the File Locations tab.
  2. In the File types list, click Documents.
  3. Click Modify.
  4. To select an existing folder to display as the default working folder, locate and click the folder you want in the folder list.

    To create a new folder to display as the default working folder, click Create New Folder Button image, and then type a name for the new folder in the Name box.

ShowRename or move the My Documents folder

  1. Save and close all Microsoft Office files, and then close all Office programs.
  2. In Microsoft Windows Explorer or My Computer, move or copy any files you want to find quickly to the My Documents folder, and then do one of the following:
    • To rename the My Documents folder, right-click it, and then click Rename on the shortcut menu. Type the new name for the folder, and then press ENTER.
    • To move the My Documents folder, drag it to a new location.
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