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Smithchow
Mar 14, 2024Copper Contributor
How to Recover Deleted Word Document on Windows 10
I recently deleted a crucial Microsoft Word document by mistake on my Windows 10 PC and urgently need to recover it. After deleting, I emptied my Recycle Bin, realizing too late that the document was...
LLLegend
Aug 22, 2024Copper Contributor
Smithchow Word often creates temporary files while you're working on a document. These files may still be available even if the original document is deleted.
How to recover deleted Word document from temporary files:
- Open Word and go to "File" > "Open."
- Click on "Recover Unsaved Documents" at the bottom of the window.
- If any temporary files related to your document exist, they will be displayed here.
- Select the file and open it. Save the document to a new location to avoid losing it again.