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Microsoft has quietly changed one of Word’s oldest habits: new documents created in the Word desktop app on Windows are now automatically saved to the cloud by default, placing files in OneDrive (or a configured “preferred cloud destination”) with AutoSave enabled from the first keystroke — a...

Microsoft Word is changing a fundamental assumption of how the desktop app handles new documents: in current Insider builds Word now creates new documents directly in the cloud (OneDrive by default) with AutoSave enabled from the first keystroke, rather than leaving a new document in an unsaved...

Microsoft’s quiet nudge toward a cloud-first file culture is now more than design preference — it’s a default behavior baked into Windows setup and Office that reshapes how most people will create, save, and think about their documents. Background Microsoft’s strategy has been moving toward...

Microsoft’s OneDrive Backup (Known Folder Move) can silently redirect your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures into the cloud during Windows 11 setup — and while that protects files from device loss and ransomware, it also changes where your files live and how you should manage backups; this...

Microsoft’s latest update quietly pulls a dramatic change into Excel’s typing box: AI-driven formula completion that suggests, explains, and can even preview formulas the moment you type “=”, folding natural-language Copilot capabilities into one of the oldest—and most error-prone—workflows in...

Microsoft’s OneDrive Backup can be switched on for you during Windows 11 setup — but your files aren’t stolen; they’ve simply been moved into OneDrive and synced. If you prefer your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop to live locally, the change is reversible: stop folder backup in OneDrive, then...

If you’ve ever set up a new Windows PC or clicked through a Windows update without scrutinizing every prompt, you may have opened File Explorer one day and discovered that your Documents, Desktop or Pictures folders now live inside a OneDrive folder — and that many of those files are quietly...

Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted the default lifecycle of new documents: starting with Insider builds identified as Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000), a freshly created document will be saved to the cloud with AutoSave enabled by default, unless the user or administrator changes the...

A cascade of product updates and policy shifts landed across the tech world today: Vivaldi’s CEO publicly rejected embedding large language model (LLM) features into its browser, Anthropic revised Claude’s privacy policy to use user chats for model training (opt-out required), Microsoft changed...

Microsoft has quietly turned one of Word’s most useful safety nets into the new default: AutoSave will now save newly created Word documents to the cloud automatically, starting with Word for Windows Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000) for Microsoft 365 Insiders. The change flips the long-standing...

Microsoft has quietly flipped a foundational behavior in Word for Windows: new documents you create now start life in the cloud, with AutoSave enabled by default and an immediate OneDrive/SharePoint identity — a change rolling out in Word for Windows Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000) and later...

Microsoft is rolling out a quiet but consequential change to how Word for Windows saves new documents: starting with Word for Windows Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000) in Insider channels, documents you create will be saved to the cloud (OneDrive, SharePoint, or a preferred cloud location) by...

Microsoft is quietly shifting a fundamental part of the Word for Windows experience: new documents created in Word will now default to being saved in the cloud (OneDrive or another configured cloud destination) with AutoSave enabled, and the change begins with Word for Windows version 2509 and...

Microsoft has quietly folded generative AI into Excel’s calculation engine with a native worksheet function — =COPILOT(... — that accepts plain‑language prompts, reads cell ranges as context, and returns live, spillable outputs directly into the spreadsheet grid. Early previews show it can...

AutoSave is often hailed as one of Microsoft's most indispensable features for users of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in Microsoft 365, providing real-time protection against data loss by automatically uploading changes to the OneDrive cloud as you work. Yet for many, the experience is...

For decades, Notepad has been the silent companion to Windows users—always there, instantly available, lightweight to a fault, and so basic that its surface-level shortcomings were accepted as part of its minimalist charm. This unassuming stalwart, once synonymous with plain text and nothing...

Few applications have stood the test of time on Windows quite like Notepad. For many users, Notepad has long been the epitome of simplicity—a quick launch, a blank screen, and no distractions. It has been the digital equivalent of a paper notepad, free of bells and whistles, and an indispensable...

Microsoft Word for Microsoft 365 has long served as the backbone for written communication in business, academia, and everyday life. It constantly evolves, adding new features while sunsetting others, all in the name of keeping up with both the demands of productivity and the ever-quickening...

The humble Notepad has undergone a makeover that even the most ardent users of modern note-taking apps can appreciate. Once dismissed as a simple scratchpad for quick notes, the refreshed version now stands out as one of Windows’ most versatile and user-friendly productivity tools. For anyone...

Microsoft’s Notepad has long been the unsung hero of text editing, sitting quietly on the peripheries of Windows user experience. It’s simple, it's plain, and for many, it’s an old friend. However, with Windows 11’s rollout, Notepad has undergone a transformation that’s making users sit up and...