Closed a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file without saving? You may be able to get it back.
When your file is saved to OneDrive, AutoSave saves your changes as you work. Turn on AutoSave at the top left of the window.
Open the app
Open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
Find unsaved files
Select File > Info > Manage Document (it may say Manage Workbook or Manage Presentation), then select Recover Unsaved Documents. A folder of unsaved files from the last 4 days opens.
Open your file
Double-click the file. A bar below the ribbon says it's a recovered file stored temporarily on your computer.
Save it
Select Save As and save the file somewhere permanent, like OneDrive.
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