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    Save as without creating a backup file

    Hi,
    I am using the SaveAs method in my macro, as follows:
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    But it still creates a backup for the saved file (the file being saved is not the file containing the macro). Is there a way to prevent the backup from being created?

    Thanks,
    Chen

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    Re: Save as without creating a backup file

    You could check settings i.e. File -> Save As In the small windows that opends click on Tools -> General Options and check if box marked "Always create backup" is ticked.

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    Re: Save as without creating a backup file

    Thanks for the suggestion. I checked and found that this box is not ticked, so the problem is probably due to another cause.

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