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When a document is saved, it appears that my indexing multiplies involuntarily. Instead of one copy I have numerous. Makes it difficult when making corre.

Anthony Kirkland 0 Reputation points
2025-09-22T14:24:14.6166667+00:00

word document is multiplied involuntarily. I do not have anything to add. The problem is a multiplication of saved information on the documents

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  1. Stefan Blom 341.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-26T17:11:46.8366667+00:00

    I dont think so. I have never worked with one drive. no one has introduced that site to me. Should i be using one drive?

    No, there is no requirement to use OneDrive, but Microsoft makes it difficult not to use some type of cloud storage, when you are using a mobile device.

    So where are you saving? Locally on your iPhone or iPad? Or are you using iCloud?

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  2. Anthony Kirkland 0 Reputation points
    2025-09-26T16:06:37.0533333+00:00

    I dont think so. I have never worked with one drive. no one has introduced that site to me. Should i be using one drive?

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  3. Stefan Blom 341.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-25T13:40:52.1233333+00:00

    If you are saving to OneDrive, note that a Version History is maintained by default. Is that what you are referring to? Or where do you see the duplicates, exactly?

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  4. Anthony Kirkland 0 Reputation points
    2025-09-25T13:15:24.64+00:00

    Thank you for the follow up. Yes, there are continued duplications. Once a document is saved the document is saved but there are two and sometimes 3 and 4 saved documents. I don't do anything to activate a 2nd, 3rd or 4th saved document.

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  5. Jess-Q 11,245 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-09-22T15:10:07.34+00:00

    Hi @Anthony Kirkland

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.     

    Regarding your issue, may I kindly ask a few questions so I can understand your issue better:  

    • Is your account a personal account (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail) or a work/school account (typically associated with a domain name like your company or school)?  
    • Does the document multiply its content when you save it, reopen it or at random times? 
    • Is it affecting one document or multiple? 
    • Is this happening in Word desktop, web or mobile? 
    • Is the document stored locally or synced via cloud (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint)? 
    • Can you provide a screenshot of the issue (make sure to hide your personal information) if possible? 

    Hope to hear back from you soon. 

    The initial response may not fully address your needs, but it will help me better understand your situation. Once I get the information, I will try my best to find the next steps. 


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