How to Use Autorecovery on Mac to Restore Unsaved Files

Learn how to enable and use Autorecovery on your Mac to recover unsaved files after a crash or unexpected shutdown.

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To use Autorecovery on your Mac, open the application you are working with (e.g., Microsoft Word), go to the preferences or settings menu, and verify that Autorecovery is enabled. Autorecovered files are usually saved every 10 minutes. If a crash occurs, reopen the application, and it should prompt you to recover unsaved files. For manual recovery, visit the Autorecovery folder located within the Library folder of your user profile.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Autorecovery on a Mac? Autorecovery is a feature in Mac applications like Microsoft Word that automatically saves copies of your work at regular intervals to help recover files after a crash.
  2. Where is the Autorecovery folder located on a Mac? The Autorecovery folder is located within the Library folder of your user profile on your Mac, where unsaved or recovered files are stored.
  3. How often does Autorecovery save files on a Mac? Autorecovery typically saves copies of your files every 10 minutes while you work in supported applications.

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