How to automatically make local copies of files that are stored on a network or removable drive in Word 2003

This article describes how to turn on the Make local copy of files stored on network or removable drives setting in Microsoft Office Word 2003. By default, this setting is turned off when you install Word.

When you turn on the Make local copy of files stored on network or removable drives, Word temporarily stores a local copy of a file that you store on a network or removable drive. When you save the local copy, Word saves your changes to the original copy. If the original file is not available, Word prompts you to save the file in another location.

To turn on the Make local copy of files stored on network or removable drives setting, follow these steps:

1. Start Word (if it is not already started).
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click the Save tab.
4. Click to select the Make local copy of files stored on network or removable drives check box, and then click OK.