The default file location where your Word files are saved is the folder named "My Documents". If you want to change the default location, do the following:

1. Click on the Tools Menu.
2. Click on Options.
3. Click on the File Locations Tab.
4. Click on the type of file. For instance, if you want your Word documents to go to a specific default location, click on "Documents".
5. Click on the Modify button.
6. Click on the arrow to the right of the "Look In" box so you can select the drive and then directories you wish for your default.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Close.