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Recovery from backup reverts to newer document
I apparently did a cut-and-paste that erased the majority of my book. When I go to recovery, it shows the rough draft at 85,000 words. Then, when I do either copy/paste or duplicate, it momentarily s...
- Lol. That's how I feel, like I've been swallowed by a field, swimming in a sea of technical mysteries. Is this a symptom of alien abduction? (It's a common symptom that electronics act weirdly afterward.) I got some help from a friend who had me do an update and then the document appeared whole again. He also suggested that my old computer may need to be replaced.
What shows up if you press Alt+F9 to reveal field codes?
While working on this, make backups of any recovery files.
While working on this, make backups of any recovery files.
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There are 2 things I should have clarified. One is that I am using a Mac so I don't have an Alt or an F9, and the other is that I am older so not as tech-savvy as younger people are. Can you tell me what you said in Mac language? Thank you.
Opt+F9 which toggles display of field codes. It is possible that much of your document was swallowed by a field.
Thank you. I receive Social Security retirement!
- Lol. That's how I feel, like I've been swallowed by a field, swimming in a sea of technical mysteries. Is this a symptom of alien abduction? (It's a common symptom that electronics act weirdly afterward.) I got some help from a friend who had me do an update and then the document appeared whole again. He also suggested that my old computer may need to be replaced.
