Hide and Seak with unsaved excel edits

That’s frustrating ballerwaller1 ! There might be a way to recover your work, but it depends on a few factors. Here’s what I believe you can try:

1️⃣ Check for AutoRecover Versions
Even if AutoSave was off, Excel sometimes saves backup versions. Try this:

Open Excel and go to File > Info.
Look for "Manage Workbook" > "Recover Unsaved Workbooks".
If there’s a version there, open it and save it immediately.

2️⃣ Check Temporary Files
Excel sometimes stores temporary backups:

Open File Explorer and go to:
C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles
Look for a file with your workbook name and .xlsb or .xlsx.

3️⃣ Search for Backup Files
If you had "Always create a backup" enabled:

Check the folder where the file is saved.
Look for a file with the same name but a .xlk extension.

4️⃣ Check OneDrive/SharePoint (If it is Stored There)
If your file was in OneDrive or SharePoint, go to onedrive.live.com or SharePoint.
Right-click the file > Version history.
Restore an earlier version.

5️⃣ Any Chance You Emailed or Saved a Copy Elsewhere?
Check your email, USB drives, or cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).

If none of this work, unfortunately, Excel won’t recover it, and you’ll need to redo the changes. 😞 But checking these options might save you some time!

Let me know if you find anything! 🚀