When you encounter a Word file that cannot be opened or prompted to "the file is corrupt", you can take the following methods to repair it: 1. Use the "Open and Repair" function that comes with Word to try to restore the content; 2. Save the file as another format (such as .txt or .html) and then re-turn it back to the .docx format to rebuild the document structure; 3. Use Word's automatic backup or restore unsaved documents to retrieve the old version; 4. Use third-party repair tools such as Stellar Repair for Word for in-depth repairs, but pay attention to the source of the software and data security. In most cases, these methods can effectively recover corrupt Word files.

It is indeed annoying to encounter a Word file that cannot be opened or prompted that "the file is corrupted", but don't rush to give up. In most cases, Word's own repair tools and some tips can help you save the content.

1. Use the "Open and Repair" feature that comes with Word

This is the most direct and most commonly used method. Microsoft Word actually has a built-in repair mechanism. When you find that the file cannot be opened normally, you can try this method:

• Open Word Program
• Click "File" > "Open"
• Find your document, click the drop-down arrow to select "Open and Repair"

Sometimes Word will automatically try to restore text content. Although the format may be a bit confusing, at least the content will not be lost. If your document is only slightly damaged, the success rate of this method is quite high.

2. Save the file as another format and then transfer it back

If "Open and Fix" is useless, you can change the idea: force Word to re-parse the document structure by converting the format.

• Try to open the file in Word first (even if the error is displayed, it doesn't matter)
• Click "File" > "Save As" and select the save type as "Plain Text (.txt)" or "Web Page (.html)"
• Create a new blank Word document and import the file you just saved
• Finally resave as .docx format

This method is suitable for severely damaged file structures, especially if the document contains a large number of pictures or tables.

3. Use backup or automatic recovery of the version

Many people don’t know that Word actually has an automatic save and backup mechanism. If you have enabled the automatic recovery function before, you can try to retrieve the old version:

• Open Word and go to "File" > "Information"
• Check if there is a "Manage Document" listing "Recover Unsaved Documents"
• Or manually search for temporary folders (the path is usually C:\Users\用戶(hù)名\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word )

In addition, if you are an Office 365 user, you can also view the historical version on OneDrive, and you may find old versions of files that can still be used.

4. Try third-party repair tools

If it really doesn't work, you can also use some software that specializes in handling document corruption, such as Stellar Repair for Word or Recovery Toolbox for Word . These tools generally support deep scanning and multiple types of damage repairs. However, please note the following points before using:

• Confirm that the software source is reliable before downloading
• Don't pay easily, use the free version to test whether it can be restored
• Upload files with caution when it comes to sensitive content

These tools are not omnipotent, but may have unexpected effects on complex damage situations.

Basically these are the methods. Many problems are actually not complicated, but they are easily stuck by neglected details. As long as you take it step by step, most Word files can still be saved.

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