change default save location from onedrive to my documents

To set OneDrive as your default location to save your documents and files, follow these steps:

1. Click the OneDrive icon in the notification area.
2. Click the menu button (three-dots) in the top-right corner.
3. Select the Settings option.
4. Click the Auto Save tab.

1. How do I change the default save location for OneDrive?
2. Why is OneDrive my default save location?
3. How do I stop documents from saving to OneDrive?
4. How do I change where a document is saved?
5. How do I change my default OneDrive account?
6. How do I change the default location of My Documents in Windows 10?
7. Why are my documents on OneDrive?
8. Do documents automatically save in OneDrive?
9. Where are OneDrive files stored?
10. How do I stop OneDrive from syncing permanently?
11. Why are my documents not saving to OneDrive?
12. How do I unlink OneDrive?

How do I change the default save location for OneDrive?

Select the OneDrive folder. Click the Home tab. Click the Move to drop-down menu, and select the Choose location option. Browse and select the new location to move your OneDrive files locally stored on your computer.

Why is OneDrive my default save location?

This is because the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders exist both under This PC and OneDrive, which might make them easy to mix up. When you stop protecting a folder, existing files stay in OneDrive and new files save to your PC.

How do I stop documents from saving to OneDrive?

Go to PC Settings, using the PC Settings tile in the Start menu, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, and then select Change PC settings. Under PC settings, select OneDrive. On the File Storage tab, turn off the switch at Save documents to OneDrive by default.

How do I change where a document is saved?

Click on Word Options (or Excel Options, Powerpoint Options, etc.) at the bottom right of the dropdown menu. Navigate to the "Save" tab under Word Options. Cick "Browse" next to Default file location, and navigate to the desired directory for saving files.

How do I change my default OneDrive account?

To change the account you use with OneDrive:

1. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ...
2. On the Account tab, select Unlink this PC.
3. Restart OneDrive and sign in with the account you want to use.

How do I change the default location of My Documents in Windows 10?

Windows 10

1. Click the [Windows] button > choose "File Explorer."
2. From the left side panel, right-click "Documents" > choose "Properties."
3. Under the "Location" tab > type "H:\Docs"
4. Click [Apply] > Click [No] when prompted to automatically move all files to the new location > Click [OK].

Why are my documents on OneDrive?

In Windows 10, OneDrive is the default save location for your files and documents. This means new documents or files are automatically saved to OneDrive unless you opt to save them to a different location on your PC.

Do documents automatically save in OneDrive?

AutoSave is a new feature available in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 subscribers that saves your file automatically, every few seconds, as you work. AutoSave is enabled by default in Microsoft 365 when a file is stored on OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online.

Where are OneDrive files stored?

Right-click the System Tray icon for OneDrive and select Settings. Click the Account tab and then select Choose folders. Here you'll see the files and folders that you moved into your OneDrive folder. If you wish to sync everything stored in your OneDrive folder, click the checkbox for Make all files available.

How do I stop OneDrive from syncing permanently?

Stop syncing a library

1. Right-click the OneDrive for work or school icon. in the Windows notification area at the bottom of your screen, and then click Stop syncing a folder… ...
2. Select the folder you want to stop syncing, and then click Stop syncing.
3. Click Yes to agree to permanently stop syncing the folder, and then click OK.

Why are my documents not saving to OneDrive?

If OneDrive isn't syncing any files, it could be a connection problem, which you may be able to fix by restarting the app. To restart the OneDrive sync client on Windows 10, use these steps: Click the OneDrive button in the bottom-right corner. Click the More option.

How do I unlink OneDrive?

To remove a OneDrive account from your computer

1. Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar or Mac menu bar.
2. Select Help & Settings.
3. In Settings, select Account, and then select Unlink this PC.