If you copy the file, the properties like author etc. will be the same as
the original but there will be no property giving you the original filename

If you save as under a new name, the original will not be overwritten and
will still be on your computer in the same place it was before.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:32:01 -0700, Rami Mohaisen
wrote:

Ok now lets say i have an excel file saved. Now i right-click that file and
copy, and save it as another file in a new location. can i find out which
file it originated from.

Or say i hit save-as. and i save it in a new location. can i find the
original document?????