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Why would a word file increase dramatically in size?
When saving a Word 2003 manuscript document, the file size increased
dramatically from less than one MB to 2.5 MBs. No pictures were added, just normal editing. Does anyone have a clue? |
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Why would a word file increase dramatically in size?
There are a number of reasons for excessive file size, including:
1. Fast Saves: Disable this at on the Save tab of Tools | Options. 2. Preview Pictu Clear the check box on the Summary tab of File | Properties. 3. Versions (File | Versions): Make sure "Automatically save version on close" is not turned on. 4. Revisions (Tools | Track Changes): Highlight Changes: Make sure "Highlight changes on screen" is turned on (or that "Final Showing Markup" is displayed). Accept/Reject Changes: If "Accept All" or "Reject All" is available then revisions are present; accept or reject all changes, then turn Track Changes off. 5. Embedded True Type fonts (Tools | Options | Save); embedding fonts should be avoided wherever possible. 6. Embedded graphics: When feasible, it is preferable to link the graphics. That is, when you insert the graphic, click the arrow beside Insert in the Picture dialog and choose Link to File rather than Insert or Insert and Link. 7. Embedded objects: These are even worse than ordinary graphics saved with the document. If you see an { EMBED } code, the graphic is an OLE object. Unless you need to be able to edit the object in place, unlink it using Ctrl+Shift+F9. 8. File format: Make sure you are saving as a Word document; in some cases ..rtf (Rich Text Format) files are significantly larger than .doc files. 9. Document corruption: See http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm. I believe maybe smart tags have also been implicated. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "lyndonjack" wrote in message ... When saving a Word 2003 manuscript document, the file size increased dramatically from less than one MB to 2.5 MBs. No pictures were added, just normal editing. Does anyone have a clue? |
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Why would a word file increase dramatically in size?
Lyndon
I hit exactly the same problem, with a Word document that jumped from 1.3 Mb to 5.4 Mb. I have no idea what caused it, but found a solution. Save the document out as a .rtf version. The size dramtically increases again (mine went to over 50 Mb), then save the .rtf as a Word document. The size reverts to what it was before the document "exploded". (Mine returned to 1.3 Mb). I know that isn't a particularly technical solution and offers no explanation as to why the problem ocurred, but if you're desperate (as I was) at least it lets you carry on working. Best wishes "lyndonjack" wrote: When saving a Word 2003 manuscript document, the file size increased dramatically from less than one MB to 2.5 MBs. No pictures were added, just normal editing. Does anyone have a clue? |
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