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Ms Word: File Menu: Save, save as, Print, Page Setup

 In Microsoft Word, the **File** menu is where you’ll find essential options for managing your documents. Here’s a breakdown of the functions of **Save**, **Save As**, **Print**, and **Page Setup**:


1. **Save**:

   - **Description**: This option saves the current document with the same name and location it was initially saved. If it’s a new document, it will prompt you to choose a name and location for the file.

   - **Common Uses**: To save changes made to an existing document or to save a new document for the first time.


2. **Save As**:

   - **Description**: This option allows you to create a new copy of the document with a different name or save it in a different location. You can also choose a different file format (e.g., .docx, .pdf).

   - **Common Uses**: When you want to keep the original document unchanged but need to save a version with a different name or format, or when saving a document to a different folder or drive.


3. **Print**:

   - **Description**: This option opens the Print dialog box, where you can select a printer, adjust print settings, and preview how the document will look when printed. You can specify the number of copies, choose pages to print, and configure other printing preferences.

   - **Common Uses**: To print a hard copy of the document or save it as a PDF file.


4. **Page Setup**:

   - **Description**: This option allows you to adjust the layout and formatting of your document’s pages. You can set margins, orientation (portrait or landscape), paper size, and other layout options.

   - **Common Uses**: To modify the appearance of the document pages, such as changing the margins to fit more content on each page or adjusting the orientation for a specific type of document.


These options help you manage and customize your document efficiently, ensuring that you can save your work properly and prepare it for printing or sharing in the desired format.

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