AutoSave Feature Doesn't Prompt for Document Properties (153171)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q153171

SYMPTOMS

When you first save a new document, the Document Properties dialog box does not appear.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:

  • The Prompt for Document Properties setting on the Save tab is selected (to see this, click Options on the Tools menu)

    -and-
  • The document has been AutoSaved

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem has been corrected in Word 97 for Windows.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use any of the following methods.

Method 1

Use the following steps to change the time intervals between saves:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the Save tab, select the Automatic Save Every check box and increase the time interval in the Minutes box. Click OK.

Method 2

Use the following steps to disable the AutoSave feature:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. On the Save tab, clear the "Automatic Save Every" check box.

    If you disable AutoSave, you can still update the File Properties by clicking File Properties on the File menu.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:KB153171
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