Windows 10: wordpad file disappeared instead of saving

I closed a wordpad doc that I clicked to save and it disappeared. Usually I would see a screen that allowed me to name my document and direct it to a file.

How do I search for something that doesn't have a file name. Can it be recovered?

Thanks

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lost saved file on wordpad

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.

I would suggest you that may also try saving a different file and check if you face any issue.

I would also suggest to follow these steps:

1. In Windows, click the “Start” button. In the search field, type the name of the document as you remember it. See if the file you’re looking for shows up.

2. Type in the file format you saved it as. It’s most likely you saved it as a Rich Text Format file, which is WordPad’s default file type. Type “*.rtf” in the search field. This will bring up all RTF files on your computer. You can also try .docx, .otf and
.txt. Make sure to type the asterisk to signify a file extension.

3. Check the Recycle Bin. On your desktop, click the “Recycle Bin” icon. Open it up and check to see if you deleted your WordPad file by accident. Select the item and click “Restore This Item.”

4. Check temporary files. Search for “*.TMP.”

Tips & Warnings

• If none of these methods work, your WordPad document is probably permanently deleted and you should rewrite the document. It’s a good idea to save often and take note of where your document is saved. Also, make a copy of your document and save it on an external
flash drive.


Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to

Thank you

 

rtf. file

Hi Michelle,

Some documents when saved takes up space due to its components. For us to help you with your concern, we'd like to know if your rtf file has images on it.

Meanwhile, if your rtf file has pure texts, we suggest that you follow the steps below to reduce the size of your rtf file:

• Compose your rtf file in Microsoft Word.
• Instead of saving, copy and paste your composition to WordPad. All the formatting is copied over too.
  
• Save the document with WordPad, and you'll get a significantly smaller file.

Let us know the results.

 

Microsoft Wordpad Missing Docx Save Type

Hi Mark,

Updated WordPad versions cannot save files in .doc or .docx format anymore, unlike the previous versions. For us to convert the .txt file to .docx format, we suggest that you follow these steps:

• Right-click on the .txt file. Select Open with, and then click on
  Choose another app.
• How do you want to open this file? window will pop up. If you can't see the
  Word app from the list of options, click on More apps, and the select
  Word.
  • 
    
    
• The document will now open in Word app. Click on File tab.
• On the left pane, select Save As.
• On the right pane, select Word Document (*.docx) from the drop down box.
  • 
    
    
• Click on Save button.

Let us know if the steps above helped you to resolve your concern.