{"id":1778,"date":"2026-10-31T02:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T02:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/recover-unsaved-word-document\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T02:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T02:23:19","slug":"recover-unsaved-word-document","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/recover-unsaved-word-document\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover an Unsaved Word Document (6 Ways from Microsoft)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> to recover an unsaved Word document, open Word and go to <strong>File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document &gt; Recover Unsaved Documents<\/strong>. Select the file, select Open, then Save As straight away. This works when AutoRecover was on, as Microsoft recommends. Not in the list? Search your PC for AutoRecover files (.asd), Word backup files (.wbk) and temporary files (.tmp), and check the Recycle Bin. On a Mac, look in Word\u2019s hidden AutoRecovery folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every step comes from Microsoft Support and Microsoft Learn, checked in October 2026, for Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, 2021, 2019 and 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Word crashed:<\/strong> restart Word; Document Recovery opens by itself<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Never saved:<\/strong> File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document &gt; Recover Unsaved Documents<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Closed without saving:<\/strong> File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document &gt; \u201c(when I closed without saving)\u201d<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Still missing:<\/strong> search for .asd, .wbk, .tmp and ~ files<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Next time:<\/strong> AutoSave with OneDrive, or AutoRecover every 5 minutes or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how\">How Word protects an unsaved Word document<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#which\">Which way to recover an unsaved Word document?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#restart\">Way 1: Restart Word and use Document Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#recover-unsaved\">Way 2: Recover Unsaved Documents<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#asd\">Way 3: Search for AutoRecover files (.asd)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wbk\">Way 4: Look for a Word backup copy (.wbk)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tmp\">Way 5: Check temporary files (.tmp and ~)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#deleted\">Way 6: Deleted, not unsaved? Recycle Bin and OneDrive<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mac\">Recover an unsaved Word document on a Mac<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#repair-file\">Recovered file won\u2019t open? Use Open and Repair<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#prevent\">Never lose an unsaved Word document again<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#buy\">Get Microsoft 365 from IQSIX<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">Unsaved Word document FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How Word protects an unsaved Word document<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document.webp\" alt=\"Unsaved Word document: 6 ways to recover it, restart Word, Recover Unsaved Documents, .asd, .wbk and temporary files, Recycle Bin and OneDrive\" class=\"wp-image-1775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/recover-unsaved-word-document-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unsaved Word document? The 6 ways at a glance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word has two safety nets, explains Microsoft (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/previous-versions\/troubleshoot\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-365-apps\/word\/recover-lost-unsaved-corrupted-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AutoSave:<\/strong> when the document is stored on OneDrive or SharePoint, Word saves your changes to the cloud copy as you work. Microsoft recommends leaving AutoSave on.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>AutoRecover:<\/strong> when the document is on your own disk or a network folder, Word saves your changes to an AutoRecover file every few minutes. Microsoft recommends leaving it on, with a save interval of five minutes or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So whether you can recover an unsaved Word document depends on these settings. Microsoft\u2019s example: if the recovery file is saved only every 15 minutes, the recovered file won\u2019t contain your last 14 minutes of work (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/help-protect-your-files-in-case-of-a-crash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>). Try the ways below in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which\">Which way to recover an unsaved Word document?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What happened<\/th><th>Try first<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Word crashed, froze or the power went out<\/td><td>Way 1: restart Word and use Document Recovery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You closed a new document without ever saving it<\/td><td>Way 2: Recover Unsaved Documents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You saved it once, then closed without saving the latest changes<\/td><td>Way 2: the \u201c(when I closed without saving)\u201d version<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nothing in Word\u2019s lists<\/td><td>Ways 3\u20135: search for .asd, .wbk, .tmp and ~ files<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You deleted the file<\/td><td>Way 6: Recycle Bin, Windows File Recovery, OneDrive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You use Word on a Mac<\/td><td>The hidden AutoRecovery folder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The recovered file won\u2019t open<\/td><td>Open and Repair<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Which way to recover an unsaved Word document, by situation (from Microsoft Support and Microsoft Learn).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"restart\">Way 1: Restart Word and use Document Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWord searches for AutoRecover files every time it starts,\u201d says Microsoft. After a crash or a power cut, simply open Word again. If Word finds a recovered file, the <strong>Document Recovery<\/strong> pane opens, with your document listed as \u201cdocument name [Original]\u201d or \u201cdocument name [Recovered]\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/previous-versions\/troubleshoot\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-365-apps\/word\/recover-lost-unsaved-corrupted-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several versions of the same file? Open the one with the most recent time under its name: it has the latest changes.<\/li>\n\n<li>Open it and select <strong>Save As<\/strong> to keep it. In Microsoft 365, Word may open the recovered file directly with a message bar: select <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>When you close the pane, choose <strong>Yes, I want to view these files later<\/strong> if you are not sure. Microsoft calls it the safest option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More on the pane in Microsoft\u2019s guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/recover-your-microsoft-365-files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recovering your Microsoft 365 files<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recover-unsaved\">Way 2: Recover Unsaved Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents.webp\" alt=\"Recover Unsaved Documents in Word: File, Info, Manage Document, then Open and Save As; or restore the version saved when closed without saving\" class=\"wp-image-1776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-recover-unsaved-documents-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Recover Unsaved Documents: Microsoft&#8217;s steps for an unsaved Word document.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed a document you never saved? This is Microsoft\u2019s fix for an unsaved Word document (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word\/recover-an-earlier-version-of-a-word-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Word and go to <strong>File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document &gt; Recover Unsaved Documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Select the file, then select <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>In the bar at the top of the file, select <strong>Save As<\/strong> to save it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you save the file once and then close it without saving your latest changes? Open the file, select File &gt; Info, and under Manage Document select the version labelled <strong>(when I closed without saving)<\/strong>. In the bar at the top, <strong>Restore<\/strong> overwrites the saved version, while <strong>Compare<\/strong> shows you the differences first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asd\">Way 3: Search for AutoRecover files (.asd)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word\u2019s lists empty? Look for the AutoRecover file behind your unsaved Word document. With a Microsoft 365 subscription, Microsoft says to check these two folders first (replace &lt;UserName&gt; with your Windows user name) (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/previous-versions\/troubleshoot\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-365-apps\/word\/recover-lost-unsaved-corrupted-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>C:\\Users\\&lt;UserName&gt;\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Word\nC:\\Users\\&lt;UserName&gt;\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Office\\UnsavedFiles<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing there? Search the whole PC: select Start, type <strong>.asd<\/strong> and press Enter. To open an .asd file you find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Word, go to File &gt; Open &gt; Browse.<\/li>\n\n<li>In the file type list next to File name, select <strong>All Files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Right-click the AutoRecover file and select <strong>Open<\/strong>, then save it as a normal Word document.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also try a plain search: select Start, type the document\u2019s name and press Enter. If it is in the list, double-click it to open it in Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wbk\">Way 4: Look for a Word backup copy (.wbk)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations.webp\" alt=\"Where Word keeps AutoRecover .asd files, .wbk backup copies and .tmp temporary files, with the Windows and Mac folders\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/word-autorecover-file-locations-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where Word keeps AutoRecover, backup and temporary files.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word backup files end in .wbk. They exist only if the backup option was on: File &gt; Options &gt; Advanced, Save section, <strong>Always create backup copy<\/strong>. To find one, select Start, type <strong>.wbk<\/strong> and press Enter. A file named \u201cBackup of\u201d followed by your document\u2019s name is the one to open (<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/previous-versions\/troubleshoot\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-365-apps\/word\/recover-lost-unsaved-corrupted-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a>). Microsoft 365 users can also look in the two folders from Way 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tmp\">Way 5: Check temporary files (.tmp and ~)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last chance for an unsaved Word document: temporary files. They end in .tmp, and their names start with a tilde (~). Microsoft\u2019s steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select Start, type <strong>.tmp<\/strong> and press Enter, then select the Documents tab.<\/li>\n\n<li>Look for files whose dates and times match the last times you edited the document. Nothing? Search for <strong>~<\/strong> instead.<\/li>\n\n<li>In Word, go to File &gt; Open, select the Folders tab and open the folder where you found the file. Select the folder name at the top to open File Explorer.<\/li>\n\n<li>Change the file type next to the file name to <strong>All files<\/strong>, then open the .tmp file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deleted\">Way 6: Deleted, not unsaved? Recycle Bin and OneDrive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recycle Bin:<\/strong> double-click it on the desktop, look for your document (or for .doc, .docx and .dot files), right-click it and select <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Windows File Recovery:<\/strong> on Windows 10 version 2004 or later, this tool from the Microsoft Store can recover permanently deleted files.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>OneDrive and SharePoint:<\/strong> files you saved or synced there can be restored from their own recycle bin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mac\">Recover an unsaved Word document on a Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word for Mac keeps AutoRecover files in a hidden folder (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/recover-files-in-office-for-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>). In Finder, select Go &gt; Go to Folder (Shift + \u2318 + G) and enter this path, with your user name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\/Users\/&lt;username&gt;\/Library\/Containers\/com.Microsoft.Word\/Data\/Library\/Preferences\/AutoRecovery<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the folder is hidden, you won\u2019t see it by browsing in Finder: type the full path. Word normally reopens a recovered file by itself the next time you start it; save it right away. Careful: Microsoft says that if you close a file and select <strong>Don\u2019t Save<\/strong>, the AutoRecover file is deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"repair-file\">Recovered file won\u2019t open? Use Open and Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft says a file \u201ccan be damaged in such a way that Word, Excel, or PowerPoint can\u2019t open it normally. But all is not lost. The Open and Repair command might be able to recover your file\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word\/open-a-document-after-a-file-corruption-error\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Word, select File &gt; Open &gt; Browse and go to the folder where the document is. Don\u2019t open it from the Recent list: that doesn\u2019t take you to the Open dialog box.<\/li>\n\n<li>Select the file, select the arrow next to <strong>Open<\/strong>, then select <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft adds that file damage typically happens when a file is stored on a USB device that is disconnected while the file is open. Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar before you unplug it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a Mac, go to Word &gt; Preferences &gt; General and make sure <strong>Confirm file format conversion at Open<\/strong> is ticked. Then select File &gt; Open, choose <strong>Recover Text<\/strong> in the Open menu, and open the document (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word\/recover-your-word-files-and-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevent\">Never lose an unsaved Word document again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s advice (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/help-protect-your-files-in-case-of-a-crash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Support<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Store files on OneDrive or SharePoint and use AutoSave:<\/strong> your changes are saved continuously.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Press Ctrl + S often:<\/strong> \u201cthe Save button is still your best friend.\u201d<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Set up AutoRecover:<\/strong> go to File &gt; Options &gt; Save and tick <strong>Save AutoRecover information every x minutes<\/strong> and <strong>Keep the last autorecovered version if I close without saving<\/strong>. Set the minutes to 5 or less, as Microsoft Learn recommends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Word not starting or acting up after a crash? See <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/microsoft-office-click-to-run\/#repair\">how to repair Microsoft Office Click to Run<\/a>. Working in Excel too? See <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/remove-duplicates-in-excel\/\">how to remove duplicates in Excel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buy\">Get Microsoft 365 from IQSIX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product\/microsoft-office-365-personal-pc-mac-1-device-1-year-microsoft-key\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1555\" height=\"1555\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft 365 Personal 1 year product key\" class=\"wp-image-1149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9.webp 1555w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/M365_Personal-2-9-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1555px) 100vw, 1555px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoSave works with files stored on OneDrive or SharePoint, the setup Microsoft calls the safest way to work for Microsoft 365 subscribers. IQSIX sells a <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product\/microsoft-office-365-personal-pc-mac-1-device-1-year-microsoft-key\/\">Microsoft 365 Personal 1-year key<\/a> with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Redeem:<\/strong> enter the key at microsoft365.com\/setup with your Microsoft account (see <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/17\/redeem-microsoft-365-product-key\/\">how to redeem a Microsoft 365 product key<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> by email after your payment is confirmed (or on WhatsApp if you ask).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> crypto, card, or a Remitly bank or mobile money transfer at checkout.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Questions first?<\/strong> Ask us on WhatsApp or through our <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/contact-us-2\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product\/microsoft-office-365-personal-pc-mac-1-device-1-year-microsoft-key\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#046bd2\">Buy Microsoft 365 Personal<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/19179248236?text=Hi%20IQSIX%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20Microsoft%20Office\" style=\"border-radius:8px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#25D366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure which Office to choose? Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/microsoft-365-vs-office-2024\/\">Microsoft 365 vs Office 2024<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/18\/microsoft-365-personal-vs-family\/\">Microsoft 365 Personal vs Family<\/a>, or see all our <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product-category\/softwares\/\">software keys<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got your document back and need to format a reference list? See <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/hanging-indent-in-word\/\">how to do a hanging indent in Word<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Unsaved Word document FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you recover a Word document that was never saved?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Often, yes, if AutoRecover was on. In Word, go to File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document &gt; Recover Unsaved Documents, open the file and select Save As. If it is not there, search your PC for .asd AutoRecover files.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where are unsaved Word documents stored?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>With Microsoft 365 on Windows, Microsoft says to check C:\\Users\\\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft\\Word and C:\\Users\\\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Office\\UnsavedFiles. On a Mac, AutoRecover files are in Library\/Containers\/com.Microsoft.Word\/Data\/Library\/Preferences\/AutoRecovery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is an .asd file?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is a Word AutoRecover file. Open it in Word with File &gt; Open &gt; Browse, set the file type to All Files, right-click the file and select Open, then save it as a normal document.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I recover a Word document after a crash?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Open Word again. Word searches for AutoRecover files every time it starts and shows them in the Document Recovery pane. Open the most recent version and save it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">I clicked Don&#8217;t Save. Can I get the document back?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>On Windows, open the file and look under File &gt; Info &gt; Manage Document for the version labelled (when I closed without saving), or use Recover Unsaved Documents for a file you never saved. On a Mac, Microsoft says Don&#8217;t Save deletes the AutoRecover file.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How often should AutoRecover save?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Microsoft Learn recommends every five minutes or less. Set it in File &gt; Options &gt; Save, and also tick Keep the last autorecovered version if I close without saving.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources, checked 31 October 2026: Microsoft Support \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word\/recover-an-earlier-version-of-a-word-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recover an earlier version of a Word file<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word\/recover-your-word-files-and-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recover your Word files and documents<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/recover-your-microsoft-365-files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recover your Microsoft 365 files<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/recover-files-in-office-for-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recover files in Office for Mac<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collab-files\/help-protect-your-files-in-case-of-a-crash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Help protect your files in case of a crash<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/word\/open-a-document-after-a-file-corruption-error\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open a document after a file corruption error<\/a>; Microsoft Learn \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/previous-versions\/troubleshoot\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-365-apps\/word\/recover-lost-unsaved-corrupted-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to recover unsaved Word documents<\/a>. 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