See “Description of how Word creates temporary filesâ€
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211632
This is the "owner file." If it is left after you have closed the document,
it is safe to delete it. Note, however, that the Desktop is not a good place
to store files (and this is just one reason).
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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