[Ailea]

Hi! I downloaded a Google document (exported it to Word) and typed two or
three more pages, saving all the while. But now I don't know where the file
went--I assume it was saved as some sort of temporary internet file with a
wacky name? A computer search and file search have both turned up nothing.
I'm hoping there's some way to see all the files I've used recently. At the
time, I didn't have the "Show recent files" option under the File menu turned
on.

So, is there a way for me to view all the Word documents I've opened in the
past few days and find the one I need? Thanks!

[ivanwalsh]

Hello,

A suggested workaround is to:

1. create a new file in google called it Findme

2. download it to your PC as you did the last time.

3. Save it as Findme.doc

4. Then, search your PC for Findme.doc

Your old file will probably be in the same folder.

Regards,

Ivan

[Stefan Blom]

See this article: http://www.gmayor.com/outlook_attachments.htm. Although it
was written for Outlook, the general principles still apply, since documents
opened via an Internet connection are created in a temporary files folder.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Ailea" wrote in message
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Hi! I downloaded a Google document (exported it to Word) and typed two or
three more pages, saving all the while. But now I don't know where the
file
went--I assume it was saved as some sort of temporary internet file with a
wacky name? A computer search and file search have both turned up
nothing.
I'm hoping there's some way to see all the files I've used recently. At
the
time, I didn't have the "Show recent files" option under the File menu
turned
on.

So, is there a way for me to view all the Word documents I've opened in
the
past few days and find the one I need? Thanks!