Automatically save and recover files

AutoRecover, a feature that is available in some Office applications, saves your file in the background on a periodic basis. You can set how frequently AutoRecover saves your files. For example, if you set AutoRecover to save every 5 minutes, you may recover more information in the event of data loss — such as from a power outage — than if it's set to save every 10 or 15 minutes.

Important

Do not use AutoRecover as a substitute for regularly saving your files by clicking Save Save button. Saving your files frequently is the best way to preserve your work.

Do any of the following:

Change how frequently files are automatically saved

Find an automatically saved file

Change where to automatically save files

Recover text from a damaged file