Ms Word creates ..Document folder in Skydrive.

[Hewjr100]

Hi, I am new to this forum, but not forums in general. Windows/Linux users since Windows 1.0, and Slackware since day 1.

I have just a few simple questions:

1. Using Ms Office Home premium 2013 trial version and when running Ms Word it creates a folder called ..Documents in Skydrive, even though I have a Documents folder already.

2. Why the upload center? When I create a document, I prefer to save it straight to my documents folder in Skydrive folder on the hard drive, so it is already being uploaded/synced already. Actually all my files are stored in Skydrive folder, I no longer use the libraries, whats the point, you end up with duplicate folders and files.

3. Why isn't each module of office not available as an individual subscription. Basically I am a home user who only needs Ms Word, so in essence I would be paying $9.99 a month for Ms Word only. Given the new rapid update/upgrade process, it would not be prudent to purchase Ms word on dvd. Better to have it web based, and always current, and maybe cheaper, like $4.99 a month.

Of course # 3 is wishful thinking.

Henry

[eNGiNe]

Well, I can think of at least two pretty respectable cross-platform word-processors that read/write Word formats. You might find that stepping away from the Microsoft licensing model meets your needs better.

[Hewjr100]

If you mean openoffice and libreoffice, they are not up to par for my needs. I need to share my documents with someone who proof reads for me and she uses Ms Word. I have been out of school a long time and my writting skils, well lets say english was not my best subject

Henry

[eNGiNe]

Well, if you aren't happy using Word and find one of the main contenders inadequate … all I can do is wish you luck <g>

fwiw, I have regularly used LibreOffice –I carry no torch for it, mind – to open .doc and .docx files I have then edited with track changes and returned to the client; no problems noted.

[fumei]

I have to agree. It is quite feasible to work in OpenOffice (or LibreOffice) and then (assuming one has Word as well) make a final version in Word if a third party requires it in Word. Heck I still use Word 2002 for real production work. It is set up to match my work flow and I see no valid reason for 2010, never mind 2013.

Mind you, I never use SkyDrive.

[Hewjr100]

Well anyway what about answers to my question about the creation of a folder named ..Documents why does Ms word 2013 create another documents folder with 2 dots in front of folder name? Why doesn't it use the documents folder I have.

Henry