This article provides suggestions for organizing your Microsoft Word files. Instructions apply to Word 2019 through 2010 and Word for Microsoft 365.
Organize your Word documents using the navigation pane
Saving Word files with a preview image or thumbnail makes it easier to find the document you need without having to open it.
To save all Word documents with a preview or thumbnail image:
In Microsoft Word, open a blank or existing document and go to the File tab.