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How can I repair a word file as I can't open it anymore
Hi everyone, I'm having trouble opening a Word document that I was working on recently. Every time I try to open it, it either shows an error message or just fails to load. I'm worried the file migh...
Word has a built-in repair function; this is a native feature of Microsoft Word that can be used to repair a corrupted word document.
How to repair a corrupted word document
1. Open Microsoft Word and create a new blank document
2. Click File → Open → Browse
3. Locate and select the damaged document
4. Click the drop-down arrow next to the Open button
5. Select Open and Repair
6. Wait for the software to automatically scan, repair the file and load the content
The success rate for repairing slightly damaged files is between 50% and 70%. You can try using its built-in features to repair Word documents with minor issues.