caption: Download Saver
color: #7986CB
created: 20131129092604900
delivery: Saver
description: Slightly awkward but universal technique that works on almost every browser
method: save
modified: 20200507202835577
tags: Chrome Firefox [[Internet Explorer]] Opera Safari Saving Edge
title: Saving with the HTML5 fallback saver
type: text/vnd.tiddlywiki

This method of saving changes is clunky because it requires manual intervention for each save. It has the advantage of working on almost all desktop browsers, and many mobile browsers.

# [[Download]] an empty TiddlyWiki by clicking this button:
#> {{$:/editions/tw5.com/snippets/download-empty-button}}
#> If the button doesn't work save this link: https://tiddlywiki.com/empty.html
#> Your browser may ask you to accept the download before it begins
# Locate the file you just downloaded
#* You may rename it, but be sure to keep the `.html` or `.htm` extension
# Open the file in your browser
# Try creating a new tiddler using the ''new tiddler'' <<.icon $:/core/images/new-button>> button in the sidebar. Type some content for the tiddler, and click the <<.icon $:/core/images/done-button>> ''ok'' button
# Save your changes by clicking the <<.icon $:/core/images/save-button>> ''save changes'' button in the sidebar
# Your browser will download a new copy of the wiki incorporating your changes
# Locate the newly downloaded file and open it in your browser
# Verify that your changes have been saved correctly

''Tip'': most browsers have an option to prompt each time for the download location. This allows you to select the existing version of the file and replace it.