WD: How to Disable the FastSave Option in Word for Windows

ID: Q187315

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a

SUMMARY

Many third-party programs that are used to check Microsoft Word for Windows files (such as Grammatik) do not work correctly if the file is saved with a fast save, rather than a normal save. A fast save appends changes to a document to the end of a file, rather than rearranging the entire file to insert all changes every time you save the file.

MORE INFORMATION

To disable the FastSave feature in Word for Windows, use the appropriate method for your version of Word.

Word for Windows 6.x, 7.x

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. In the Options dialog box, click the Save tab.

3. Click the Allow Fast Saves check box to clear it (remove the check mark

   from the box).

Word for Windows Version 2.x

1. From the Tools menu, choose Options, and select the Save category.

2. Clear the Allow Fast Saves check box, and choose the OK button.

Word for Windows Version 1.x

To disable the FastSave feature in Word for Windows version 1.0, 1.1 or 1.1a, edit the FileSave macro as follows:

1. From the Macro menu, choose Edit. Select FileSave, and choose the

   OK button. Edit the macro as follows:

   Sub MAIN
        DisableInput
        Dim dlg As FileSaveAs
        GetCurValues dlg
        dlg.FastSave=0
        On Error Goto Done
        If dlg.Name = "" Then
             Super FileSave
        Else
             Super FileSaveAs dlg
        End If
   Done:
   End Sub

2. From the File menu, choose Close. Choose the OK button when

   prompted to save changes to Global:FileSave. When you exit Word for
   Windows, you must choose Yes when the prompt "Save Global Glossary &
   Command Changes?" appears.

Additional query words: size change large

Keywords          : kbdta wordnt winword ntword word6 winword2 word7 word95 
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a,2.0,2.0a,2.0a- CD,2.0b,2.0c,6.0,6.0a,6.0c,7.0,7.0a
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: February 12, 1999