I Just Accidentally Closed Word Without Saving: What to Do?

Have you ever found yourself in a frustrating situation where you accidentally closed Microsoft Word without saving your document? If so, don't worry; you're not alone. This is a common mistake that can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are some ways to recover your unsaved file.

One of the most effective methods to recover an unsaved Word file on Mac is by using EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac. While it's difficult to recover an unsaved document from the Trash folder or elsewhere, this handy tool can help you retrieve your lost file.

Before we dive into the recovery process, it's essential to know what not to do when you accidentally close Word without saving a file. Never try to start a new round of editing in Word, as this will usually result in data overwriting and reduce the chance of full recovery. Instead, follow these steps:

1. Reopen your Word application and check if the closed file appears in the Recently Closed area.

2. If it does, you can restore the recently closed item directly.

Now, let's go through the full process of recovering an unsaved Word file on Mac using EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac:

Step 1: Open Terminal

Navigate to 'Applications' > 'Utilities' > 'Terminal' and enter the command 'open $TMPDIR' to open the TMP folder.

Step 2: Find the Unsaved File

Go to Finder > 'Go' > 'Go to Folder' and type '~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Word/' to access the Word file's location.

Step 3: Run EaseUS Mac Recovery Software

Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac and follow these steps:

* Scan your device to locate the unsaved Word file.

* Filter the results by selecting 'Unsaved' as the file type.

* Preview and recover your lost Word document.

By following these steps, you should be able to recover your unsaved Word file on Mac. Remember to always save your files regularly to avoid losing them in the future.

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