How to Create a Document Clone in Word

An easy way to create a copy of Word 2007 document is by creating a document clone. Instead of opening the original document as normal you will choose to open the document only as a copy. This way you have a copy of the original document that you change however you want without affecting the original document. Keep reading to find out how to create a document clone in Word.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Microsoft Word 2007

1. Start Microsoft Word, choose the "File" menu and click "Open" to bring up the "Open" dialog box.
2. Use the "Look In" drop-down list and folder navigation area to locate the document that you want to create the clone of.
3. Click to select the document you want to clone in the "Open" dialog box. The document is covered with a gray highlight once it is selected and the "Open" button at the bottom of the dialog box becomes enabled.
4. Select the small down arrow on the right of the "Open" button in the "Open" dialog box. A menu with several options will be displayed.
5. Click "Open As Copy" from the "Open" drop-down menu. The "Open" dialog box will close and a copy of the selected document will immediately open. On the title bar you will notice that the word "Copy" precedes the title of the original document. You can edit this clone of the original document as much as you want without changing the original document.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to save the document clone, leave the word "Copy" before the title of the clone so you can tell the original document from the document clone.

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