File saving

Broadback · Jul 13, 2011, 15:30:55

Is it possible to save a file, then save again but have the new data added on and not overwritting the original?

Lona · Jul 13, 2011, 15:40:47

Quote from: Broadback on Jul 13, 2011, 15:30:55
Is it possible to save a file, then save again but have the new data added on and not overwritting the original?

If you save as name of file2 it would keep the orginal file and the amended one but with a different name.

Steve · Jul 13, 2011, 15:58:42

Move OS X Lion it's built in I believe

Broadback · Jul 13, 2011, 16:36:57

But that would mean purchasing an Apple, Steve, then I would not be able to run the fair number of programs I have. As regards your suggestion Lona I would still be left with 2 discreet files, whereas I was hoping to have one.

Steve · Jul 13, 2011, 16:45:15

Hence the

I think you need to be more specific certainly with text documents you can merge one file to another.

cavillas · Jul 13, 2011, 16:51:25

You can use a number of free backup progs that enable you to save files in a number of ways including the way you want. If you have windows backup then you could use that to do what you want as well. In fact Windows 7 has that available in its system restore as it will save a file in such a way that you can also go back to the previous saved copy.

Technical Ben · Jul 13, 2011, 17:33:00

Is there a particular reason you need such a program? Knowing the programs or software, or usage you need, might help find a solution.

Broadback · Jul 14, 2011, 11:48:28

It is just that I am still learning at my ripe old age. So I am gleaning information on the internet about taking plant cuttings, I am gathering screen snapshots and would like to file the treatment of the same plants in one file. Because, as I am of that age, it will be easier to remember where they are.

Lance · Jul 14, 2011, 11:52:34

Maybe I'm missing something but wouldn't you open the existing file, append, and then save?

Simon · Jul 14, 2011, 11:55:42

That's what I would have thought too, Lance.

Broadback · Jul 14, 2011, 12:24:21

I didn't know that, thick or what? Thanks.

Technical Ben · Jul 14, 2011, 14:04:45

You may also prefer to save the entire web page if you like.
You can create a folder in "my documents". Click on the "New Folder" and rename it "My Webpages". Then save your webpages in there. If you want it more organised you can add folders inside the "My Webpages" folder and call them "Gardening", "Hobbies" etc.
Then when on a webpage you wish to save for offline use, you can go to "File:Save webpage as" in your internet browser.

The other way of doing it, is using "copy and paste" to put the writing or pictures into a word document. I would suggest making backups of the word document, just in case you delete it. Well, I tend to delete the wrong files, not sure if other people do.

Broadback · Jul 14, 2011, 14:16:20

I have tried for some time to open a file then append, but I cannot see how. Perhaps you could point me to a web page that explains it in basic English. Ive tried Googling and found nothing that helps an ignoramus like me! Thanks.

Lance · Jul 14, 2011, 18:42:16

What software are you using? Word? Excel?

Broadback · Jul 15, 2011, 08:44:04

Microsoft Works,

Steve · Jul 15, 2011, 09:59:10

In MS Word under tools there is the ability to compare two documents and merge the documents usually by ading to the master(original) document.