How to Make A Copy of A Word Document?

Whether it's a college assignment or a business presentation, almost everyone uses the Word Document for various daily needs.

It’s important to keep a backup of your Word file by copying it. If you don't know how to make a copy of a word document, this guide will help you understand the complete process.

Two Ways to Make a Copy of a Word Document

Method 1: In Windows

Here is how to duplicate a word document by copying and pasting it into Windows:

Firstly, right-click the Word file you want to copy.
Then, tap the “Copy” option from the menu.
Now, choose the location where you want to save the copied file, such as on Windows, external hard drive, USB flash drive and more.
Lastly, right-click it again to choose the “Paste” option from the menu. Voila! You're done.

Method 2: Open the File as a New File in Word

Here is how to duplicate a word doc by opening it as a new one and saving it:

Right-click the Word file you want to duplicate and choose the “New” option from the menu.
You must be able to see the changed name of the document. For instance, Documents 1, 2 or more.
If you don't want any changes to the file, save it by tapping the “Save” button.
Choose the location where you want to save the duplicated file and tap the “Save” button.