WD2000: Allow Fast Saves Option Not Selected by Default (211846)

SYMPTOMS

When you save a document, Word performs a "full save" instead of saving the file quickly. If you view the Allow fast saves option, the option is turned off.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design and is different from Word versions earlier than Word 97. When Word 2000 is installed, the Allow fast saves option is turned off by default.

NOTE: If you upgraded to Word 2000 over an existing version of Microsoft Word, the Allow fast saves option setting is retained from the previous version.

MORE INFORMATION

The Allow fast saves option allows Word 2000 to save documents quickly by appending changes to the end of a file on the hard disk instead of rewriting the entire file during a save operation. Since a Background Save option was added to Word, the Allow fast saves option is no longer necessary because the Save operation occurs in the background.

To turn on or turn off the Allow fast saves option, follow these steps:

On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click to select the Save tab.
Click to select or clear the Allow fast saves check box.
Click OK.

NOTE: The change you make to the Allow fast saves option remains in effect until you change it again.

REFERENCES

For additional information about the Allow fast saves option, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

197978 WD2000: Frequently Asked Questions About "Allow Fast Saves"

For more information about fast saves, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type What is the best way to save a document? in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.