Find the Recycle Bin in Windows - Microsoft Support
Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.
View previous versions of Office files - Microsoft Support
Use Version History to view previous versions of files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint libraries.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel for the web, Excel 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Excel 2024 for Mac, Word 2024 for Mac, PowerPoint 2024 for Mac, Excel 2021, Word 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016
Restore deleted files or folders in OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Learn how to delete and restore files in OneDrive. Recover deleted files or folders from the OneDrive recycle bin.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
File Explorer in Windows - Microsoft Support
To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home. Note: Sign in to your cloud account (s) from Start > Settings > Accounts to enable cloud search.
Recover an earlier version of a Word file - Microsoft Support
Recover saved and unsaved documents.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016
Restore a previous version of a file stored in OneDrive
Learn how to restore a previous version of a file in OneDrive using the OneDrive website.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise, OneDrive (work or school), Microsoft Office, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Backup and restore with File History - Microsoft Support
Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.
How versioning works in lists and libraries - Microsoft Support
Learn how to view the version history of documents and items in your library, and restore or delete older versions of files. Also see the difference between major and minor versions, how versioning works with approval and checkout, and more.
Applies To:
SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Lists
Enable and configure versioning for a list or library
You can track and manage information over time with versioning in lists and libraries, as well as view and recover previous versions from the item's history. When enabled, new versions are added to an item's history after changes are saved.
Applies To:
SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Lists, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business, SharePoint operated by 21Vianet
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.