Get that PowerPoint presentation back
What to Know
This article explains how to recover an unsaved PowerPoint.
These instructions apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, andMicrosoft 365.
How Do I Recover a PowerPoint That Was Not Saved?
There are a few ways to recover an unsaved PowerPoint.
If one method doesn’t work, you should try the other options outlined below.
PowerPoint has a feature called AutoRecover which periodically stores data from your presentations.
SelectRecover Unsaved Presentationsat the bottom of the list of recent files.
Select your presentation to open it.
If you don’t see it, move on to the next section to try a different method.
SelectManage Presentations>Recover Unsaved Presentations.
Select your presentation to open it.
ReplaceUserwith your Windows or Mac username.
To find your presentation, search forpptfiles.
How Do I Get My Deleted PowerPoint Presentation Back?
First, check your Windows Recycle Bin or Mac Trash folder.
If successful, the file should return to its original folder.
If you useautomatic backup software, check your backup folders.
it’s possible for you to alsorestore your file using recovery softwarelike Recuva orDisk Drill.
Enable PowerPoint AutoSave
PowerPoint includes an AutoSave feature that backs up your work every few seconds.
FAQ
Torecover an unsaved Word document, go toFile>Manage Documents>Recover Unsaved Documents.
If you see the document listed, select it.
Or, search for a backup of the file by going toFile>Open>Browse.
you’re free to also use Windows Explorer to search for recovered or temporary files.
Torecover an unsaved Excel file, if you have AutoSave enabled, view theDocument Recoveryinterface when you launch Excel.
In the section calledAvailable Files, you’ll see all your autosaved workbooks and document files.
To recover a file, select thearrownext to the file details and chooseOpen.
The Roaming folder will open.
Search for files that end in.txtto find your unsaved Notepad file.
