Default save file location ignored for Outlook attachments

Whenever I open an office attachment in Outlook, then edit and try to save, it always goes to "Libraries/Documents". I then have to do numerous clicks to get to my default location for every file.
Is there somewhere to set the default for this. The "default file location" in Excel or Word are ignored.
Thanks, Joe

Try this:
Open the Registry Editor (regedit) and browse to the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\Options
Create a new String value called "DefaultPath" in the right pane, modify the entry to the locate as you want.
Another thread with the same topic for your reference:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-files/default-save-location-does-it-have-to-be-a-library/11ee9557-78ba-4236-8200-ee4961f881ee
Thanks.
Tony Chen
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