Windows 10: WordPad RTD I just used and saved this morning showing as empty.

Was working on organizing data in a WordPad Rich Text Document this morning. Saved and went about my day.


Went back to it just now and even though the file is still showing as taking up space 22KB when opened it is completely empty. Select all and changing text color does nothing.


Please help, this is beyond aggravating.

:)

 

word documents saved as wordpad documents


Use 'Save as' and choose from the list of options.

 

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.

 

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