How do I Duplicate a Word Document?

You can easily duplicate a Word document by making a copy of the original file. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the "Save As" Function

1. Open the Word document you want to duplicate.
2. Go to File > Save As.
3. In the Save As dialog box, choose a new file name for the copy.
4. Select the same folder as the original document, or choose a different location.
5. Click Save.

Method 2: Using the "Copy and Paste" Function

1. Open the Word document you want to duplicate.
2. Select all the text in the document by pressing Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac).
3. Copy the selected text by pressing Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac).
4. Open a new blank document in Word.
5. Paste the copied text into the new document by pressing Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).
6. Save the new document with a new file name.

Method 3: Using the "Duplicate" Feature

1. Right-click on the Word document you want to duplicate in your file explorer.
2. Select Copy.
3. Right-click in the same folder or a different location.
4. Select Paste.
5. The duplicated document will have the same file name with "(Copy)" appended to it. You can rename it as desired.

Note: The "Duplicate" feature is available in Windows and macOS operating systems.

By following these simple steps, you can create a copy of your Word document, allowing you to make changes to the duplicate without affecting the original file.