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You may want to create a copy of an original file, then rename and edit the copy, for example creating a copy of a template or shift handover document.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Step-by-Step Instructions <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Open<\/strong> your shared file<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Select File<\/strong>, then Create a Copy<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. Select Create a copy online<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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    1. Give the file a new name<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    2. Set the location<\/strong> to save the file<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    3. Click Create a copy<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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      1. The newly named file now opens, saved in its location and ready for you to edit<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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        Previous guide<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
        SharePoint guide homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
        Next guide<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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