How do I retrieve a previous version of a word document

Here’s how to check and potentially recover your document: 1. Check File History: Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where your Word document is saved. Right-click on the document and select “Properties”. If you see a “Previous Versions” tab: This means File History is enabled and might have saved an earlier version of your document.

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