Link: Microsoft Word now automatically saves new documents to the cloud

Microsoft is modernizing Word for Windows by setting documents to automatically save to the cloud. The update ensures that newly created files are saved to OneDrive or a chosen cloud location without manual input.

This feature is currently being tested with Microsoft 365 Insiders and aims to eliminate worries about data loss.

New documents will name themselves by date rather than the traditional method of appending a number.

Users have the flexibility to set default cloud storage locations and can opt out of automatic cloud file creation.

While Microsoft has been promoting cloud saving with its AutoSave feature and OneDrive prompts, this move further shifts document storage away from local options.

Some users have expressed resistance to these changes, preferring simpler access to files, typically through the C drive.

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