How to recover deleted Microsoft Word files

Recovering deleted Word files is simpler than recovering unsaved Word files . Most deleted files end up in the Recycle Bin before being permanently deleted, and Word also has a handy auto-recovery function that can help. This article will guide you on how to recover deleted Word files.

 

Recover deleted Word files from the Recycle Bin.

It's very simple: just check your Recycle Bin to find the deleted Word file and restore it from the Recycle Bin. The file will be restored to its previous storage location.

Automatically recover deleted Word files

This method can be used if you haven't had time to save your Word document.

Step 1:

If so, close Word immediately and reopen it. Or, if you shut down your computer without saving the files, turn your computer back on and reopen Word. Click Open on the left side, and you will see the Recover Unsaved Documents option to use.

Step 2:

File Explorer displays any closed documents that haven't been saved . Double-click the file you want to recover . You'll see a message that says RECOVERED UNSAVED FILE . Click Save As to save the document.