How to Restore Unsaved File in Excel
Unexpected incidents can lead to unsaved work in Excel, but don't panic, Excel provides a way to recover unsaved files. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Open Excel
Start by launching Excel.
Step 2: Open Recover Unsaved Workbooks
Go to File
> Open
> Recover Unsaved Workbooks
at the bottom of the list.
Step 3: Select the Unsaved Workbook
You'll see a list of unsaved files. Select the one you want to recover and click Open
.
Step 4: Save the Recovered File
Once the unsaved file opens, go to File
> Save As
and save it to your desired location.
Remember, Excel's AutoRecover feature saves a backup of your work every few minutes as you're working on it. Make sure this feature is enabled by going to File
> Options
> Save
and checking the Save AutoRecover information every x minutes
box.