It is necessary to save word documents in regular intervals of time when we are creating a file in Microsoft word. There are several causes due to which we could lose our whole file if it is not saved. For example, sometime PC and Microsoft could stop working due to technical errors.
In that
situation, we can lose our whole work, if the file is not saved. So, we should
save our word files regularly. It is easy to save the document, for it, we can
use the ‘Save’ option or ‘Ctrl + S’.
Although, sometimes we could forget to save the large file.
In that
case, we lose our all work and we should start our work again. Luckily, an
option is available in Microsoft word through which we can recover our unsaved
documents. In this article, we will discuss that method.
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The Unsaved Document
In this
article, I am using a document with dummy texts to show how this method work. I
will exit from this document without saving it.
Recovering the Unsaved Document
Now, I
open the same document. You can clearly see that the document is blank because
it was not saved previously. To recover the previous file, first, go to the 'File' option.
Then,
go to the Info > Manage Versions. Here, you can find
the previous file which was not saved. Just click on that file and click
on ‘Restore’ to recover that file.
After
that, the system will ask for your confirmation. Click on ‘Ok’ to confirm it.
Now, your file is restored. Go to View
> Edit document to edit that document.
Finally,
the unsaved word document has been recovered.
This technique works even if you shut down your PC. But, it does not work in a sudden power
cut, so it is best to save your file in regular intervals to secure it.
Video Tutorial
Summary
It is important to save your word document when creating it because that helps to store your work, and you can find your file if you exit from it mistakenly or due to some technical issues.
You just need to go to the manage versions option where you can find the previously unsaved document and you can easily restore it. You should remember that this method does not work in a sudden power cut. It only works if you choose don’t save option while exiting from it.