# Save a Project

[Find more information on saving and ADVIZOR file types in our tutorial page](https://www.advizorsolutions.com/Help/Central/7.2/).

ADVIZOR provides two ways to save your project:

1. The **Save Project As** function allows you to choose from one of two format types:
   * The **.adv format** contains a pointer to a data source. If you send this project to others, they must have rights set to access the data. 
   * The **.advm format** contains embedded data that is compressed and encrypted. Because user rights are not an issue with this format, so you can send this project to anyone as a standalone file. 
2. The **Save** function saves your project in .adv format.

**Using the Save Project Option to Save the Project for the First Time**

1. Click **Save Project** ![](https://1916279106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lf5YcsNySU3Og8Ms9rA%2F-Lf5ZCyAZIyYzxDLDEKS%2F-Lf5Zya4B4Q2ilClV3r3%2F70-Save-Project.png?generation=1558109745242257\&alt=media) button from the File Ribbon.
2. In the Save ADVIZOR Project dialog box that displays, enter the project name or choose from projects displayed.
3. Click **OK**.

**Using the Save Project Option to Save the Project After The Initial Save**

1. Click **Save Project** ![](https://1916279106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lf5YcsNySU3Og8Ms9rA%2F-Lf5ZCyAZIyYzxDLDEKS%2F-Lf5Zya6BNOlGDgL__gW%2F70-Save-Project.png?generation=1558109745285968\&alt=media) button from the File Ribbon.
2. Click **OK**. When the message displays asking if you want to replace the current file, click **Yes**.

**Using the Save Project As Option**

The Save Project As function allows you to save a copy of a project.

1. Select **Save Project As** ![](https://1916279106-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lf5YcsNySU3Og8Ms9rA%2F-Lf5ZCyAZIyYzxDLDEKS%2F-Lf5Zya8XxjJ-OOGvk1V%2F70-Save-Project-As.png?generation=1558109759042063\&alt=media) from the File Ribbon
2. A submenu of file types is displayed. Select the desired file type:
   * The **.adv format** contains a pointer to a data source. If you send this project to others, they must have rights set to access the data. 
   * The **.advm format** contains embedded data that is compressed and encrypted. Because user rights are not an issue with this format, so you can send this project to anyone as a standalone file. 
3. In the Save ADVIZOR Project dialog box that displays, enter the project name or choose from projects displayed.
4. Click **Save**.