Accidentally deleting content is a common problem when using Word for document editing. Luckily, Word offers a variety of ways to recover accidentally deleted content. This article will detail how to recover accidentally deleted Word content by: undo operation, recover from autosavi, recover from temporary files, and use data recovery software.
1. Revoke the operation.
Undo immediately: When you find that you have deleted important content, try to press the "Ctrl" and "Z" keys on your keyboard as soon as possible, which are the shortcut keys for undo operations in Word. This will undo your last edit, including delete, modify, etc.
Multiple undos: If a single undo operation cannot restore the desired content, you can press the "Ctrl" and "Z" keys several times to gradually undo the previous editing operations until you find the deleted content in error.
2. Recover from Autosave.
Find auto-save files: Word has an auto-save feature, which can avoid data loss to a certain extent. In Word, click on the "File" tab and select "Info". In the Info panel, click Recover Unsaved Documents under Manage Versions.
Open auto-save files: In the window that pops up, you'll see a list of auto-saved files. Find the file related to the deleted content and double-click to open it.
Save file: In the auto-save file that opens, find and copy what you need. Then paste into the original document and save the file.
3. Recover from temporary files.
Find Temporary Files: Word produces temporary files during the editing process, which are usually saved in a temporary folder on your computer. You can search the temporary folder in your computer to find temporary files related to accidentally deleted documents.
Open Temporary File: Once you find the temporary file, try to open it in Word. If the file can be opened, you can copy what you need from it and paste it into the original document.
Save the file: After pasting the recovered content into the original document, make sure to save the file to prevent data loss again.
4. Use data recovery software.
Choose data recovery software: There are many data recovery software available in the market that can help you recover accidentally deleted Word content. When choosing software, make sure to choose a reputable product with high ratings.
Install and run the software: Follow the software instructions to install and run the data recovery software. In the software interface, select the type of file you want to recover (e.g., Word document) and the location of the scan (e.g., the storage location of the accidentally deleted file).
Scan and Preview Files: Start scanning the selected location for deleted files. Once the scan is complete, the software usually provides a file preview feature that allows you to view the contents of the files before recovery. Make sure to find the files you need to recover.
Recover Files: Select the word files that need to be recovered and click on "Recover" or similar option. Choose a location where you will save the recovered files, and it is better not to overwrite the storage location of the original files to avoid accidents.
Open and check the file: Open the recovered file with Word and check if the content is complete and contains the parts that were deleted by mistake. If everything looks good, save the file and continue your work.
With the above four methods, you have a good chance of recovering accidentally deleted Word content. In order to avoid similar situations in the future, it is advisable to back up important documents regularly and familiarize yourself with Word's data recovery features. At the same time, choose carefully when using data recovery software to ensure that the software is reliable and well-evaluated.