Windows 10: Is there AutoSave in WORD?

I use WORD for all my documents that I create. I was using the auto save feature which prevented the constant pop-up of the "Do you want to save changes" every time I closed out and it automatically saved my work. Today my laptop received an update and I no longer see a way for me to Auto Save. My settings are correct File, Options, Save: Save Auto Recovery..., Keep the last Auto Recovered version... But I no longer have the Auto Save toggle; it is no where to be found. So now, every time I close out a document, I get the usual dialog box of "Do you want to save your changes?" My answer

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Word Autosaved files disappear

I’m on Windows 10. I have a Word .docx file which I use to type drafts for various purposes (posting on Forums, sending e-mails, personal notes, etc). It is not the first time that this file disappears, with a message saying the file to which the shortcut points can no longer be found. I’have never moved this file or deleted it.!
By the way, this file shows as AUTOSAVED in the list of Word .docx files when I open Word, but cannot be opened. I guess thhis may have something to do with the AUTOSAVED feature, which is a real nuisance. It already messed me up previously.
While does this file disappear? I ran a search without finding it.

Thanks

 

Autosave not properly working for a Word document on OneDrive

I want to verify something:
If you right-click the affected Word file where AutoSave keeps turning off, and select Properties, what does it list as the location of the file?

 

Need Serious Help: How To Record Video of What is Done on my PC?

I suggest the following simple steps:

1. Set the autosave options in MS Office to a low value say 5 minutes.
2. Setup file history to autosave frequently - the shortest period is 5 mins
3. Install Macrium Reflect Free and configure it to do a daily incremental system backup

You should be well covered if you do the above to protect your key files.