How to retrieve unsaved Word documents on Mac [Video tutorial]
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The last thing you want when you’re working on an important document is to accidentally lose it. Luckily, if you do, there are a few surefire methods to recover unsaved Word documents on Mac.
Jump to:
- 00:20 #1 Try finding your Word doc in Trash
- 00:50 #2 How to recover lost files with Disk Drill
- 01:48 #3 How to find unsaved Word docs with MS Word AutoRecover
- 02:42 #4 How to find lost items in your Mac temporary folder
- 03:27 Where to find a good MS Word alternative for Mac
- 04:49 Discover what a Setapp subscription can do for you
What is it about?
When you lose a file, your first port of call should always be the Mac Trash folder. There’s a good chance you’ll find any recently lost items sitting right there waiting to be recovered.
But if your document has been permanently deleted, your problem may call for a more comprehensive solution. Luckily, we have it: Disk Drill, arguably, the best data recovery app for Mac. We’ll show you how, in just a few short steps, to find your unsaved Word documents.
Additionally, we’ll explain a few in-built features you can use to retrieve lost files, such as MS Word’s AutoRecover and the Mac temporary folder.
Finally, if you’re interested in an MS Word alternative perfect for Mac, why not give Collabio Spaces a try? Collabio is ideal for collaborative work and document sharing, and boasts an impressive range of both Word-like and 100% unique features.
You can recover unsaved Word documents and explore Word alternatives easily with a Setapp subscription. Head over to Setapp and find your perfect solution.
And if you’re still having trouble retrieving those lost items, read more about The best ways to recover an unsaved Word document on Mac.
