Open Microsoft Word and check the Document Recovery pane
Go to File > Info > Manage Document > Recover Unsaved Documents
Look in the AutoRecover folder for temporary files
Search for files with .asd, .wbk, or .tmp extensions
Open Word and check Recent documents for recovered versions
Use File > Open > Browse and change the file type to All Files
Search your computer for the document name or partial name
Check the Recycle Bin for deleted copies
Restore from File History or a previous backup
Check OneDrive or SharePoint version history if the file was saved there
Use Windows File Recovery or another recovery tool if needed
Save the recovered file immediately with a new name
Enable AutoSave and AutoRecover for future protection