1. When saving a WORD document, the common file format is .docx. Here are the specific steps to save a WORD document: 2. First, open the WORD software on your computer. 3. Click on a blank document to select it. 4. Then, click on the "File" option at the top left corner. 5. Select "Options" from the list of choices at the bottom. 6. Within the Options menu, click on "Save." 7. After entering the save window, select the desired file format by clicking on the downward arrow next to the "Save as type" or "File Format" option and choosing the appropriate format from the dropdown list.