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Setup of auto backup of previous Word file

Anonymous
2022-03-30T14:28:25+00:00

Can you help me setting up the Word preventing the following loss.

Editing existing file - sometimes while updating the file, I accientally or due to power cut close the file without saving. It lose all my effort of the editing.

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  1. DaveM121 871.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-03-30T18:11:25+00:00

    Hi Scott

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    What version of Microsoft Office do you have installed on your PC, is that a subscription to Microsoft 365, or a one-time payment version of Office?

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    If that is Microsoft 365, then if you store your documents on OneDrive, then AutoSave will be enabled at the top left of Word, and you cannot lose your work.

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    If you use a standalone one-time payment version of Office, then be sure that Auto-recover is enabled, that will save a backup of your files, in Word, go to File - Account, then click Save on the left, and you can see the Auto-recover option on the right.

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