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Open this Word doc on two different computers at once for separate users.

Open this Word doc on two different computers at once for separate users.

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Kirinfay
Junior Member
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09-18-2026, 10:20 AM
#1
I need two Word files that are both open at the exact same moment on separate local accounts, plus I want the last version saved right away for each one. Which setting should I pick? The app is showing me if I need to keep a read-only copy or give other choices.
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Kirinfay
09-18-2026, 10:20 AM #1

I need two Word files that are both open at the exact same moment on separate local accounts, plus I want the last version saved right away for each one. Which setting should I pick? The app is showing me if I need to keep a read-only copy or give other choices.

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goolst2003
Member
217
09-19-2026, 03:16 PM
#2
Maybe, but it's not an easy fix. Check this out for collaborating: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...au...86492a1f1d
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goolst2003
09-19-2026, 03:16 PM #2

Maybe, but it's not an easy fix. Check this out for collaborating: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...au...86492a1f1d

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DueZulu
Senior Member
252
09-20-2026, 12:12 AM
#3
Why are you doing that? What are you trying to get done?
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DueZulu
09-20-2026, 12:12 AM #3

Why are you doing that? What are you trying to get done?

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skydoestoddler
Member
134
09-20-2026, 02:03 AM
#4
I just want to keep a Word file open on one account for my personal stuff while also keeping it open on another local account for work. Since I live at home, I can work on non-work tasks during phone calls. My goal is to leave the document open on both accounts so that I can edit and save it whenever I need to without having to keep switching between accounts constantly.
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skydoestoddler
09-20-2026, 02:03 AM #4

I just want to keep a Word file open on one account for my personal stuff while also keeping it open on another local account for work. Since I live at home, I can work on non-work tasks during phone calls. My goal is to leave the document open on both accounts so that I can edit and save it whenever I need to without having to keep switching between accounts constantly.

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Waverabbit
Senior Member
643
09-26-2026, 03:48 PM
#5
I don't have any other choice than using a tool like Microsoft Teams or turning it into a Google Doc. Would doing something like that work for you?
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Waverabbit
09-26-2026, 03:48 PM #5

I don't have any other choice than using a tool like Microsoft Teams or turning it into a Google Doc. Would doing something like that work for you?

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EinarIgor1337
Member
106
10-10-2026, 08:58 AM
#6
I would like something in the cloud, but I'd rather have the file stay on my computer's hard drive instead. I'm not sure how to get what I need done.
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EinarIgor1337
10-10-2026, 08:58 AM #6

I would like something in the cloud, but I'd rather have the file stay on my computer's hard drive instead. I'm not sure how to get what I need done.

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Lethal_One
Junior Member
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10-10-2026, 05:55 PM
#7
Maybe, but it's not a straightforward fix. Here is the link for co-authoring: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ut...86492a1f1d
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Lethal_One
10-10-2026, 05:55 PM #7

Maybe, but it's not a straightforward fix. Here is the link for co-authoring: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ut...86492a1f1d