WordPerfect Won’t Save: 3 Easy Solutions to use

Running the app in compatibility mode should fix this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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As with any computer document, WordPerfect file functions can become damaged, and users complain that they can’t save your files.

When this happens, the Save dialog box comes up but doesn’t point to the default file location they’re trying to use. Sometimes, the Save option brings up a window that requires the name and location to save thefile.

Irrespective of the complexity of this issue, the solutions in this guide will help you fix it quickly, just like we did with theWordPerfect won’t workproblem.

Why WordPerfect won’t save?

Below are some of the factors that can prevent your WordPerfect files from saving:

What can I do if WordPerfect won’t save the file?

Before proceeding to the more sophisticated solutions in this section, below are more straightforward solutions to try:

1. Get Windows and Corel WordPerfect to work together

An incompatibility issue between Windows and Corel WordPerfect could lead to this problem. So, run the WordPerfectprogramin compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3).

2. Disable Use enhanced file dialogs

Many users have found the enhanced file dialogs feature to cause the WordPerfect won’t save issue. Disabling the feature solved the problem for them.

In other cases, some users found this feature disabled. To solve the problem, check the box for quality and remove all compatibility settings for the WordPerfect app.

3. Rename the PerfectFit Document Management folder

Another solution to this issue is to rename the PerfectFit Document Management folder. This allows the WordPerfect app to build another one and render the corrupt one useless.

We have reached the end of this detailed guide on how to solve the WordPerfect won’t save issue. All you have to do now is to follow the instructions carefully.

Similarly, IfWordPerfect won’t print, check our detailed guide to fix it.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you solve the problem in the comments below.

WordPerfect Won’t Save: 3 Easy Solutions to use#

Why WordPerfect won’t save?#

What can I do if WordPerfect won’t save the file?#

1. Get Windows and Corel WordPerfect to work together#

2. Disable Use enhanced file dialogs#

3. Rename the PerfectFit Document Management folder#