

The temporary files only exist during the current session of Word. For example, Word determines automatically where and when it needs to create temporary files. More Information Definition of a temporary fileĪ temporary file is a file that is created to temporarily store information in order to free memory for other purposes, or to act as a safety net to prevent data loss when a program performs certain functions. This article explains when, where, and how Microsoft Word for Windows creates temporary files.

Lessįor a Microsoft Word 97 version of this article, see 89247. Office Products Microsoft Word 2010 More.
