This can help prevent data loss and help you recover the Word or Excel file when needed.
To recover mistakenly deleted/lost Office documents, you’re able to use the freeMiniTool Power Data Recoverysoftware.
What Is AutoSave?
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AutoSaveis a function in many computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
It automatically saves your document every few minutes in your editing.
Check how to enable AutoSave in Word with the simple steps below.
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Open Microsoft Word app on your Windows computer.
ClickFiletab at the top toolbar.
ClickOptionsin the left column.

In Word Options window, clickSaveoption from the left panel.
Then, you might check the Save AutoRecover information every X minutes option to enable Word AutoSave/AutoRecover feature.
you could freely set the time interval like 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.
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based on your needs.
Still, you should check the Keep the last autosaved version if I close without saving option.
ClickOKto save the prefs and turn on AutoSave in Word.
Tip: The default location of the auto-saved Word file is:C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word.
If you like, it’s possible for you to change the default location.
Open Microsoft Excel app and clickFiletab.
Check Save AutoRecover information every 10 minutes option.
ClickOKto enable AutoSave in Excel.
Excel autosave file location is:C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel.
If you like, you could change the default location.
Grammarly for Word and Outlook helps check grammar/spelling errors in your documents or emails.
Check how to add Grammarly plugin to Microsoft Word or Outlook.
This helps if you want to keep the original document.
100% clean and safe program.