When I open a file in Word or Excel, edit it and then want to Save As a different file location, the destination defaults to the last folder that I saved into, rather than the location where I opened the original file from. How can I change this so that it defaults to where the original came from?
MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11
Hi Grace
No, I'm afraid that you have mis-understood my problem.
Yesterday, I saved a file to a folder called Holiday.
Today, I open a file from the folder Accounts called Dec22, I want to amend it and give it a new name Jan23, but rather than saving in the folder Accounts, it automatically defaults to the Holiday folder because that was the last place that I saved a file to.
My question is whether I can change the default setting so that a re-named file will save to the foler that it was opened from?
Dare I say it, but this is how it works in Windows.
Hi Grace
No, I'm afraid that you have mis-understood my problem.
Yesterday, I saved a file to a folder called Holiday.
Today, I open a file from the folder Accounts called Dec22, I want to amend it and give it a new name Jan23, but rather than saving in the folder Accounts, it automatically defaults to the Holiday folder because that was the last place that I saved a file to.
My question is whether I can change the default setting so that a re-named file will save to the foler that it was opened from?
Dare I say it, but this is how it works in Windows.
Hello HappyEater,
We understand that your files are not being saved in the destination that you have chosen. Lets be sure you're completing these steps:
"Save documents
Many apps on your Mac save your documents automatically while you work. You can save a document at any time.
), then click Save.You can also save a document as a PDF and combine multiple files into a single PDF."
More details here: Create and work with documents on Mac
If you continue to experience the same behavior, we'd like to provide you with a few steps that may help resolve this issue:
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Restart.
2. Start up your Mac in safe mode and verify if the issue persists. Completing this step can help you identify whether issues you’re experiencing are caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up. Your screen may flash and load slower. This is expected behavior for this mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac
3. Verify if the issue occurs in a new user account. This will allow you to determine if the behavior is specific to your account or if it is a system wide issue: Add a user or group on Mac
We hope this helps.
Cheers!
G'day HappyEater,
Since this relates to settings with two third-party apps, we recommend getting in contact with Microsoft directly. They'll be in the best position to look into what could be happening with their apps: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support
Take care
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