How to Recover an Unsaved Document in Word It is a frustrating situation that many of us have faced at some point. Luckily, there is a simple way to fix it. when we are working in a document and a power outage occurs or the program closes without saving, it is possible to recover the work we had done. Word has an automatic recovery function that saves a copy of our document in case of emergency.

Step by step -- How to Recover an Unsaved Document in Word

• Starts Microsoft Word: Open the Microsoft Word program on your computer.
• Find the 'File' tab: In the top left-hand corner from the screen, you will find the 'File' tab. Click on it.
• Explore the options: In the drop-down menu, find and click on the 'Open' option.
• Find the 'Recover unsaved documents' section: Within the window that opens, scroll down until you find the 'Recover unsaved documents' section.
• Browse unsaved files: In this section, you will see a list of unsaved documents that Word has detected. Click on the document you want to recover.
• Review the recovered document: Once the document is selected, Word will open a recovery version of it. Verify that it is the correct document.
• Save the document: Once you have confirmed that it is the document you want to recover, save the file in a safe location to prevent it from being lost again.
• Performs backup periodic: To avoid future loss of documents, it is advisable to make regular backup copies of your files in Word. You can use services in the cloud or external devices to store such copies.

FAQ

1. How can I recover an unsaved document in Word?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Recover Unsaved Documents” at the bottom of the window.
5. Select the unsaved document you want to recover.
6. Click "Open".
7. Save the recovered document.

2. Where can I find unsaved documents in Word?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Recover Unsaved Documents” at the bottom of the window.
5. Unsaved documents will appear in the recovery window.

3. What should I do if Word closes before I can save my document?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Recover Unsaved Documents” at the bottom of the window.
5. In the recovery window, select the unsaved document you want to recover.
6. Click "Open".
7. Save the recovered document.

4. Is it possible to recover an unsaved document if I have not closed Microsoft Word?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Recover Unsaved Documents” at the bottom of the window.
5. In the recovery window, select the unsaved document you want to recover.
6. Click "Open".
7. Save the recovered document.

5. Does Word automatically save unsaved documents?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select "Options" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Save” in the left sidebar.
5. Make sure the “Save autorecover information every [number] minutes” box is checked.

6. How long is an unsaved document saved in Word?

In general, Word saves unsaved documents for:

• 4 days by default.

7. Can I recover an unsaved document if my computer suddenly turns off?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Recover Unsaved Documents” at the bottom of the window.
5. In the recovery window, select the unsaved document you want to recover.
6. Click "Open".
7. Save the recovered document.

8. Is there any way to prevent loss of unsaved documents in Word?

Yes, you can prevent the loss of documents not saved in Word following these steps:

1. Be sure to save your document periodically.
2. Enable the automatic autosave feature in Word.
3. Use Word's autorecover feature.

9. Can I recover an unsaved document if I deleted the autorecover folder?

No, if you have deleted the autorecover folder, you will not be able to recover the unsaved document.

10. Does Word automatically save files to the cloud?

No, Word does not automatically save files to the cloud. You must save your documents in the cloud manually using services like OneDrive or Google Drive.

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