Macbook alert: The document is on a volume that does not support permanent version storage.

MacBook Pro / Sonoma 14

I could not save a TextEdit document. Got this Macbook alert: The document is on a volume that does not support permanent version storage. How do I save this document?

Posted on Mar 12, 2024 11:23 PM

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John Galt

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Mar 13, 2024 12:07 AM in response to Filet2021

The short answer is that you can save it in your Mac's Home folder or any one of its subfolders: Folders that come with your Mac - Apple Support

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