Updating the Index increases the size of the file

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Maria - 17 Aug 2004 10:22 GMT

I have a document that was originally 2mb in size.
When I make a few minor changes to the document and update
the index the size of the document increased to 7mb.
When I updated again it increased to 9mb.
Does anyone know why or have a solution??

Many thanks
Maria

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Suzanne S. Barnhill - 17 Aug 2004 14:01 GMT

There are a number of reasons for excessive file size, including:

1. Fast Saves: Disable this at on the Save tab of Tools | Options.

2. Preview Picture: Clear the check box on the Summary tab of File |
Properties.

3. Versions (File | Versions): Make sure "Automatically save version on
close" is not turned on.

4. Revisions (Tools | Track Changes):
Highlight Changes: Make sure "Highlight changes on screen" is turned on.
Accept/Reject Changes: If "Accept All" or "Reject All" is available then
revisions are present; accept or reject all changes, then turn Track Changes
off.

5. Embedded True Type fonts (Tools | Options | Save); embedding fonts should
be avoided wherever possible.

6. Embedded graphics: When feasible, it is preferable to link the graphics.

7. Document corruption: See
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm.

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> I have a document that was originally 2mb in size.
> When I make a few minor changes to the document and update
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> Many thanks
> Maria

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