sometimes a file can be damaged or
corrupted in such a way that word can't
open it normally for example if you lose
power or your computer crashes while a
file is being saved
the data can become scrambled leaving
you with a corrupted file fortunately
though this doesn't necessarily mean all
of your hard work is lost words open and
repair command might be able to recover
your file to repair a corrupted file
navigate to the file tab
then click open
select browse and go to the location or
folder where the document is stored
select the file you want click the drop
down arrow next to the Open button then
click open and repair
if windows is able to repair the
corrupted file the document will open
just make sure to resave your file
immediately to protect it
while words open and repair command can
help open corrupted files it may not
always work this is a good time to start
a new habit of making backup copies of
your documents as you work it's a good
idea to keep a copy or two on your
computer or keep a copy on a storage
device like a USB flash drive
another way to prevent file issues is to
store documents online with Microsoft
onedrive saving files to onedrive gives
them an extra layer of protection even
if something happens to your computer
onedrive will keep your files safe and
accessible
following these steps to open and repair
your document could be enough to recover
your lost work in just a few minutes
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