Saving a File

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As you make changes to a source file, an asterisk (*) appears in the title bar to indicate that the file has changed since it was last saved. Each source window associated with a source file can retain its own sizing and other window attributes.

What do you want to do?

Save a file

Save all open files

Save selected open files

Save a new file or another copy of an existing file

To save a file

1. Switch to the source window.
   
   
2. From the File menu, choose Save.

   If you already named the file, the Save command saves changes without displaying the Save As dialog box.

   If your file is unnamed, the Save As dialog box appears.

3. In the File name box, type the filename.
   
   
4. Select the drive and directory where you want to save the file.
   
   
5. Click Save.

To save all open files

• From the File menu, choose Save All.

To save selected open files

1. From the Window menu, choose Windows.
   
   
2. Select one or more files from the file list.
   
   
3. Click Save.
   
   
4. Click Cancel.

You can also save another copy of an existing file. This procedure is useful for maintaining revised copies of a file while keeping the original unchanged. For more information, see To save a new file or another copy of an existing file.

To save a new file or another copy of an existing file

1. Make the file active by clicking the source window.
   
   
2. From the File menu, choose Save As.
   
   
3. In the File name box, type the filename.
   
   
4. Select the drive and the directory where you want to save the file.
   
   
5. Click Save.