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Quickly restore or reload current document to the last time you save in Word

Author: Kelly Last Modified: 2025-03-18

Sometimes, you may need to discard all changes and restore your Word document to its last saved version. While you can press "Undo" multiple times or close the document without saving and reopen it, these methods can be time-consuming. With Kutools for Word’s "Reload" utility, you can instantly restore your document to the last saved version with just one click—eliminating the hassle of manual undo actions.

Restore or Reload a Document to Its Last Saved State

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Restore or Reload a Document to Its Last Saved State

Open the document you want to restore. Then click Kutools Plus > Reload.

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📌 Result: Now, your document is instantly reverted to its last saved state, saving time and preventing unnecessary manual efforts!

💡 Tip: If the document has never been saved before, the Reload function cannot be applied.

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