# How to Recover a Microsoft Excel File

> To recover a Microsoft Excel file, open Microsoft Excel and click 'File' in the top menu bar. Choose 'Open', click 'Recover Unsaved Workbooks' under the Recent Workbooks tab, select the missing file, and tap 'Open'.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-recover-a-microsoft-excel-file/
Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'File'.
2. Choose 'Open' from the list of options.
3. After that, click 'Recover Unsaved Workbooks' under the Recent Workbooks tab.
4. Finally, select the missing Microsoft Excel file and then tap 'Open' to recover it.