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Saving a Drawing

Use the Save command to save the drawing with the current file name or to a specified name if the drawing is unnamed.

To save a drawing:

  • Click File > Save (or type Save).

    The drawing is saved under the location, name, and file type specified when it was opened.

    If the drawing is unnamed, the Save As dialog box opens so you can set the location, name, and file type.

Access

Command: Save

Menu: File > Save

Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + S

Keyboard Shortcut: Command + S

Related Topics

Renaming a Drawing

Saving All Open Drawings

Starting a New Drawing

Opening a Drawing

Closing a Drawing

Setting Automatic Save and Backup Options



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