how to handle large document organization

I was reading this thread to get some help on the 'make local copy of
files stored on network.....' setting for my Word 2002.
Earlier today I noticed this box and, thinking it would be a good idea,
checked the box.
Loading my current manual from the network, I worked away all morning,
saving frequently as is my wont, and half an hour ago, needing a break
decided to close the document.
I was dismayed to find that the original file on the netword had not
been updated at all and the only other files I could find, in the
regular Temp files location, were only that; a bunch of temp files.
Opening all these in turn eventually I found the most recent one.
Phew!
But what went wrong, why did Word not update that original network
version?

As for large files, I avoid working on Word docs over 3mb, say 200
pages inc. illustrations.. It all gets slow and flakey beyond that,
although I admit my PC is not of the latest specs. Good luck with the
WP conversion but that seems like a job for a specialist!


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