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How to restore previous unsaved files of a word document on Chromebook

Say, Kwe - saykm19 0 Reputation points
2025-12-12T20:18:55.6166667+00:00

For one of my assignments I had to write a 3-5 page essay MLA style, and when I looked back on it the download I made was a blank paper. The writing all vanished and when I tried to look at my version history it did not have it saved. What can I do?

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-12T20:19:07.7433333+00:00
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    Unfortunately, the context provided does not contain specific information on restoring unsaved Word documents on a Chromebook. However, if you are using Microsoft Word on a Chromebook through the web version, you may want to check the following options:

    1. Version History: If your document was saved in OneDrive or SharePoint, you can check the version history by right-clicking the document in OneDrive and selecting "Version History" to see if an earlier version is available.
    2. AutoSave: Ensure that AutoSave is enabled if you are using the web version of Word. This feature automatically saves your changes to the cloud.
    3. Temporary Files: Check if there are any temporary files saved on your Chromebook, although this is less common than on traditional Windows or Mac systems.

    If the document was not saved or backed up, it may be challenging to recover the lost content. It is always a good practice to frequently save your work and enable AutoSave when using cloud-based applications.

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