- Microsoft Word now stores by default new documents in the cloud
- Users no longer need to save manually before Autosave works
- Some insider buildings are missing the feature and new errors prevent sky saving if multiple sessions with words are open
Microsoft has quietly introduced a standard sky -saving feature in Word for Windows, a change that changes how new files are handled.
For years, users of Google Docs and Microsoft Word Online (Sky version) have had automatic storage in the cloud from the moment a document is created.
Now Microsoft Word, one of the world’s most commonly used text processors, is moving closer to this model, announcing that new files are now automatically stored online with a date-stamped name, unless users actively choose another place or title.
How it works and what’s different
Previously, Microsoft Word demanded a manual save before Autosave Switch became active, leaving documents vulnerable to crashes or user supervision.
The new option, labeled “Create new files in the cloud automatically,” is as default enabled in the Save tab tab.
This means that users do not have to take the first step in storing a document manually as it will already exist in their selected cloud folder.
The integration also extends to Microsoft’s Copilot, which can access documents as soon as they are stored, provided the user has the necessary license.
Despite the promise of reliability, the function is not without error. If a new session with words is launched while another remains open, the new file may not be saved automatically.
Likewise, it prevents deactivating the “Show Home Screen” setting that the first file is stored in the cloud.
Some users in Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel report that the feature has not shown itself in Builds where Microsoft claims it should.
The company said that if users save something new, it will automatically save on OneDrive, SharePoint or any preferred shooting destination.
However, the company has been vigilant about what it means with a “preferred Sky Destination.”
Whether services that offer free cloud storage or decentralized systems will be allowed to see.
NextCloud’s management has already criticized Microsoft for gathering his own services and limiting alternatives.
“Microsoft pushes user data further into its cloud and increases its control and revenue options. To place regulators, it allows a few major competitors as alternatives, but excludes decentralized options like NextCloud,” Frank Karlitschek, NextCloud, said CEO, told Registered.
On the surface, standard cloud savings are similar to a practical protection, especially for those who rely on large documents tied to a sky database. However, the move also raises questions about privacy, compatibility and market dominance.
