OFF97: My Documents Folder Automatically Created in NT 3.51

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The My Documents folder is the default file location for the Microsoft Office 97 programs under Microsoft Windows NT version 3.51. The My Documents folder is created when you first start your Microsoft Office program and display the Open, Save, or Options dialog boxes. The My Documents folder is created even if you change the default file location to a different folder.

To change the default file location, use the following appropriate methods.

Microsoft Word

To change the default file location in Microsoft Word, use the following steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. Click the File Location tab, click Documents under File Types, and then click Modify.
3. In the Modify Location dialog box, open to the folder that you want to designate as the default documents folder, or click Create New Folder to create a new folder.

Microsoft Excel

To change the default file location in Microsoft Excel, use the following steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. Click the General tab and type a new path in the Default File Location box.

Microsoft PowerPoint

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. Click the Advanced tab and type a new path into the Default File Location box.