Word: Save text automatically

Texts can be saved automatically in Word. If your computer crashes or you have a power failure, you can retrieve your document using the "AutoRecover" feature.

Save Word Document - How to Enable AutoRecover

1. First click on the "File"> "Options" tab.
2. Now select the "Save" menu item on the left.
3. Then check "Save AutoRecover information" and enter the desired time interval in which the document should be saved. For example "2 minutes".
4. Now confirm the setting with "OK".
5. If you have not saved the last change in the document, Word will ask you which file version should be opened the next time you start it. Here you can then choose between different recovery versions.

This practical tip relates to Word 2010. Under Word 2007 you will find the "Options" by clicking the Office button. In Word you can also make backup copies: This will automatically create a duplicate so that you can restore a damaged file, for example.