recovering file accidently replaced

[Pam]

After adding 8 pages to an existing 2 page document for a week 3 project, I
proceeded to start my week 4 notes. I apparently did not save Week three
before replacing it with my week 4 notes. I had autosave on (every 10
minutes) and had typed at least 2 hours. Can I retrieve what I overwrote
through autosave? I have not exited Word.

This was a lot of work and certainly there must be an earlier version saved
by autosave somewhere but I cannot locate it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Have you tried doing multiple Undos?

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[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

You didn't have autosave one cos' there is no such animal in Word.
What you set was auto recovery. This saves system files in case of a
crash. But does NOT replace manually saving a file.

If you didn't save the file...it's history.

There are two types of computer people...those who save often (hit
Ctrl + S) and those who wished they did!



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[CyberTaz]

Assuming the *document* is still open Copy what you've added (the week 4
stuff), paste into a new blank document & save it. Then do as JoAnn
suggested & Undo as far back as necessary.

If you have already Saved & Closed (or Closed without saving) the file even
with Word still running I'm afraid your chances of recovering anything are
slim to none.

Also - Word does not have an AutoSave feature. You are referring to the Save
Auto Recovery Data feature, which is a completely separate & distinct
matter. It only protects you in the event that Word or your document is
forced to shut down under adverse conditions. The auto recovery file _may_
be accessible but someone else will have to walk you through the process.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Graham Mayor]

Actually it does have an autosave, though it is not installed by default and
frankly I thing it would cause more problems than it solves -
http://www.gmayor.com/automatically_backup.htm

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[CyberTaz]

Well fancy that - although I tend to agree with your assessment. I had heard
mention of a "macro", but not that it was actually an "installable feature".
Thanks for the insight!