Instructions for recovering Microsoft Word Document
- Open Microsoft Word on your system by double-clicking the Word icon on your desktop or by going to the Start menu and selecting Programs.
- Click "File" and then select "Open" on the drop-down menu.
- Locate the corrupted document on your system and single-click the file to select it.
- Click the small arrow to the right of the "Open" button.
- Select the "Open and Repair" option from the list.
- Wait while the program attempts to repair the file. This may take considerable time depending on the size of the file.