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Using AutoRecover Excel to recover files is a recommended feature in all Excel versions. It's also a lifesaver for those who frequently work on Excel but may accidentally forget to save or encounter issues leading to Excel or computer restarts.
Moreover, this AutoRecover feature isn't exclusive to Excel; we can also apply it to recover Word files with similar steps. So after practicing how to use AutoRecover Excel to recover files as outlined in this article, you can also apply it to recover Word or even PowerPoint files with similar methods.
Using AutoRecover in Excel to restore files after sudden shutdowns
Method 1:
There are multiple ways to recover Excel files, and using AutoRecover in Excel to restore files is one of them.
- For Excel versions 2013 and 2016
Step 1: Open any Excel file and click on the File tab.
Step 2: Next, select Open > then choose Recover Unsaved Workbooks, this is where you use AutoRecover Excel to restore files.
Step 3: Then, simply click on the file and choose Open to finish.
Right after opening the file, remember to save it carefully to avoid having to use AutoRecover Excel to restore the file again.
- For Excel versions 2007 and 2010
Step 1: Open any Excel file and click on the File tab.
Step 2: Next, select Open > then choose Recover Unsaved Workbooks.
Step 3: Then, choose the file and click Open, following the steps similar to Excel 2013 and 2016.
Method 2:
This method is very simple and doesn't require using AutoRecover Excel to restore files because when we open a new Excel file, a window will appear, clicking on which will help restore the file.
However, that window doesn't always appear, and if you accidentally close it, you won't be able to restore.
Method 3:
Step 1: In addition to the above method, we can also apply this approach by navigating to C drive > User > Computer name > Appdata > Roaming > Microsoft > Excel and then press Enter.
Step 2: Here, you will see the Excel file, simply click on it to open.
Above are the steps to use AutoRecover Excel to restore files as well as measures to help you retrieve unsaved Excel files easily. Remember to frequently save your Excel work to avoid loss.
Additionally, it's advisable to save Excel files in a different location, and regularly backup because if a sudden shutdown occurs, the Excel file may get corrupted, and fixing Excel file errors can be very difficult, with no guarantee of 100% success.
To effectively manage your data in Excel, it's essential to master the art of deleting rows and columns. Refer to the article on how to delete rows and columns in Excel 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 if you're unfamiliar with the process.
