RE: How is the ~$... file created when you open a document used?

When a previously saved file is opened for editing, printing, or review, Word
creates a temporary file with a .doc file name extension that begins with a
tilde "~" followed by a dollar sign "$" followed by the remainder of the
original file name. This temporary file holds the logon name of the person
opening the file and is known as the "owner file."

When you try to open a file that is available on a network and is already
open by someone else, this file supplies the <user name> for the following
error message: "This file is already opened by <user name>. Would you like to
make a copy of this file for your use?"

If the Owner File is damaged or missing the error message changes to: "This
file is already opened by another user. Would you like to make a copy of this
file for your use?"

Word automatically deletes the Owner File when the original file is closed.


"Doug Bruening" wrote:

> I am teaching a Word Processing class and my students would like some more
> information about the ~$... file that gets temporarily created whenever you
> open a document. I understand that Word opens a "copy" of the file and you
> don't access the actual document until you save it. The ~$... file is
> unreadable through Word and I'd like some more information about what how the
> file is organized and specifically how Word uses it. My assumption is that
> it is a delta file showing the changes you've made against the original. Any
> info I can pass on the my class would be appreciated.
.

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