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Summary
Name	Microsoft Office Owner File
Version
Other names
Identifiers	PUID: fmt/473
Family
Classification	Page Description
Disclosure
Description	When a previously saved Word document is opened for editing, for printing, or for review, Word creates a temporary file that has a .doc file name extension. This file name extension begins with a tilde (~) that is followed by a dollar sign ($) that is followed by the remainder of the original file name. This temporary file holds the logon name of person who opens the file. This temporary file is called the "owner file."
Orientation
Byte order
Related file formats	None.
Technical Environment
Released
Supported until
Format Risk
Developed by	Microsoft Corporation
Supported by	Microsoft Corporation
Source	Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Source date	25 Oct 2012
Source description
Last updated	30 Jun 2022
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