Microsoft KB Archive/21671

Word Err Msg: Document Disk Full

PSS ID Number: Q21671 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

The Microsoft Word error message:

Document disk full

occurs when Word detects that adequate space does not exist on the disk in Drive B to save the current document, create a backup copy of the document, and transfer temporary files from the Word program disk in Drive A.

There are two common reasons for the “Document disk full” message to occur:

  There is no more disk space on the document disk. The solution to this problem is to delete any unnecessary files on the disk.   The number of files allowed in the root directory of the floppy disk has been reached. The following table provides a guide to the number of files allowed: Number of Files Disk Allowed in Root Directory —- ————————- 5.25-inch, 360K 112 5.25-inch, 1.2 MB 224 3.5-inch, 720K 112 3.5-inch, 1.4 MB 224 

= MORE INFORMATION =

To correct this problem, delete some files or make a directory and save the file to the directory. Remember that some files may be flagged as hidden and therefore not listed with the DOS Directory command.

If the above solutions are impossible or still do not provide enough space, try the following:


 * 1) Remove the current disk from Drive B and insert a blank, formatted disk in its place.
 * 2) Choose the Transfer Save command.
 * 3) At the message, “Enter Y to retry access to . . .” reinsert the old document disk in Drive B, type Y, and press ENTER.
 * 4) At the message, “Enter Y to retry access to . . .” reinsert the new document disk in Drive B, type Y, and press ENTER.
 * 5) Continue switching disks in this manner until the message no longer appears and the document is saved.

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