[Solved] File .~lock.(file name).ODT# created in folder

[yumaprisoner]

I used Open Office for years on Windows 10. I recently loaded it onto Windows 11 on a new laptop. When I save a document file I get an additional 1 KB item also saved as a separate saved file. I probably clicked on something when loading program but have not been able to locate any help to reverse whatever I may have done. How might I prevent this extra added item from being added in addition to every saved document?
The extra saved item/file looks like this:
NAME TYPE
.~lock.(file name.ODT#) ODT#file

Many thanks
Al

Edit: Changed subject, was Strange File Added to Saved Documents  Make your post understandable by others  -- MrProgrammer, forum moderator

[RoryOF]

This is a housekeeping file which OpenOffice generates to prevent multiple users or accesses changing the file - it limits changes to the first user. If you don't want to see these lock files, turn off "viewing of hidden files" for that folder.

[LastUnicorn]

Should also add that once you save a document and then close the OpenOffice/document window then the 'lock file' for that document should be automatically deleted by OpenOffice (as it no longer needs the file).