How to make a duplicate of a Word file

Microsoft Word includes multiple save options to help meet the needs of millions of program users. For example, you can save a duplicate copy of a Word document using the "Save as" option. Creating a backup of an important document helps prevent you from losing your job during a system crash that could delay it for several hours.

Steps to follow:

one

Start Word and open the file you want to duplicate.

two

Click on "File" to see the saving options.

3

Click on "Save as." A box will open allowing you to choose a location to save the duplicate file .

4

Find the folder in which you want to save the document duplicate. You can browse the team directory by clicking on the folders and units in the panel on the left or right.

5

Click on the "File name" text box and enter a new name for the duplicate file. You can also leave the same file name as long as you save the file in a new folder.

6

Click "Save" to create the duplicate document.

Tips
  • Make sure that you file the file in different folders so that they do not overlap.