Recover your Word files and documents - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use Document Recovery to restore your Word files when Office app closes unexpectedly. Find out how to delete unwanted recovered files, close recovered files, and save recovered files to OneDrive or SharePoint.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word 2024, Word 2024 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Word 2016
How Word creates and recovers the AutoRecover files
Learn how Word saves and restores AutoRecover (.asd) files when you encounter unexpected disruptions or crashes. Find out how to set the location, name, and open the .asd files in different Word versions.
Recover an earlier version of a Word file - Microsoft Support
Learn how to restore a previous version of your Word document if you saved it or not. Follow the steps to access the AutoRecover option or the Unsaved Documents feature.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016
Recover your PowerPoint files - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use AutoRecover and AutoSave features to restore your PowerPoint files after a crash or unexpected shutdown. Find out how to change the frequency and location of AutoRecover files and access the AutoRecover folder.
Applies To:
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365
Create or save a document for earlier versions of Word
Learn how to convert a Word file to a format compatible with Word 97-2003 or other older versions. Follow the steps to go to File > Save As and choose the file format you want.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, Word 2024, Word 2024 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Word 2016, Word 2013
Recover lost or deleted files - Microsoft Support
Learn how to restore files from a backup or a previous version after you can't find them on your computer or you deleted them by mistake. Follow the steps to access previous versions of files and folders from Windows Backup or restore points.
Restore a previous version of an Excel file - Microsoft Support
Learn how to fix corrupted or incompatible Excel files by restoring them to older versions using the version history feature. Follow the steps to access the file, select a previous version, and replace the current one.
Applies To:
Excel for the web
File formats that are supported in Excel - Microsoft Support
Learn about the different file formats that Excel supports, such as .xlsx, .xlsm, .xls, and .ods. Find out how to save, open, and convert Excel files in various formats.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2024, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016
Download and install Microsoft 365 Access Runtime
Learn how to download and install the Microsoft 365 Access Runtime, which enables you to run Access 365 applications without having Office installed. Find out the compatibility, language, and bit version options for the Access Runtime.
Applies To:
Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2024, Office 2024, Access 2021, Office 2021, Access 2019, Office 2019
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
Learn how to use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan and restore missing or corrupted system files in Windows. Follow the steps to run the tool, view the details, and manually replace the corrupted files if needed.