{"id":2854,"date":"2024-08-14T07:51:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T07:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2024-12-11T07:49:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T07:49:03","slug":"repair-docx-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair DOCX Files after Corruption? [Online]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI finished working on a Word DOCX file last night. I tried opening it this morning and I\u2019m getting an error that reads: Word found unreadable content in FILE NAME. Please, what can I do to open my file?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-docx-files.jpg\" alt=\"repair docx files\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-docx-files.jpg 679w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-docx-files-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Usually, when your Word DOCX file suddenly stops opening or becomes inaccessible, it is most likely corrupted. So, what are the signs that indicate that your DOCX file is corrupted and how do you repair a DOCX file after corruption? This post will answer these cogent questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#6_Solutions_to_Repair_Corrupted_Word_Files\" title=\"6 Solutions to Repair Corrupted Word Files\">6 Solutions to Repair Corrupted Word Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Use_Word_Document_Fixer_to_Repair_DOCX_File\" title=\"Use Word Document Fixer to Repair DOCX File\">Use Word Document Fixer to Repair DOCX File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Repair_Damaged_Word_File_with_Open_and_Repair_Feature\" title=\"Repair Damaged Word File with Open and Repair Feature\">Repair Damaged Word File with Open and Repair Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Recover_Text_from_Any_File_to_Fix_Corrupt_Word\" title=\"Recover Text from Any File to Fix Corrupt Word\">Recover Text from Any File to Fix Corrupt Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Fix_DOCX_File_Online_with_Online_File_Repair_Tool\" title=\"Fix DOCX File Online with Online File Repair Tool\">Fix DOCX File Online with Online File Repair Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Try_Text_Editor_to_Fix_Corrupted_Word_Files\" title=\"Try Text Editor to Fix Corrupted Word Files\">Try Text Editor to Fix Corrupted Word Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Repair_Damaged_DOCX_Files_by_Using_Google_Docs\" title=\"Repair Damaged DOCX Files by Using Google Docs\">Repair Damaged DOCX Files by Using Google Docs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/repair-docx-files\/#FAQs_on_Corrupted_DOCX_File_Repair\" title=\"FAQs on Corrupted DOCX File Repair\">FAQs on Corrupted DOCX File Repair<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_that_Indicate_Broken_DOCX_Files\"><\/span>Signs that Indicate Broken DOCX Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Computer Not Responding<\/strong>: When your computer becomes unresponsive while trying to open a Word document, it could be due to the file corruption. This leads to a freeze or a crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-office-word-is-not-responding.jpg\" alt=\"microsoft office word is not responding\" class=\"wp-image-2873\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-office-word-is-not-responding.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-office-word-is-not-responding-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DOCX File Not Loading<\/strong>: If a DOCX file fails to load, it could be that the file\u2019s structure is damaged, which is a clear sign that the file is corrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/docx-file-not-loading.png\" alt=\"docx file not loading\" class=\"wp-image-2874\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/docx-file-not-loading.png 443w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/docx-file-not-loading-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unreadable File Content<\/strong>: If you happen to open the DOCX file but see garbled texts, strange symbols, or missing contents, the file has been corrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/unreadable-word-file-content.jpg\" alt=\"unreadable word file content\" class=\"wp-image-2876\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/unreadable-word-file-content.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/unreadable-word-file-content-300x121.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Error Message on DOCX File<\/strong>: When you receive an error message that says \u201cWord was unable to read your document\u201d or \u201cThe file is corrupt and cannot be opened\u201d, the DOCX file is broken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/error-message-on-docx-file.jpg\" alt=\"Error Message on DOCX File\" class=\"wp-image-2878\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/error-message-on-docx-file.jpg 395w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/error-message-on-docx-file-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Solutions_to_Repair_Corrupted_Word_Files\"><\/span>6 Solutions to Repair Corrupted Word Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealing with a corrupted DOCX file can be stressful. Here are 6 effective solutions you can use to repair DOCX files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Word_Document_Fixer_to_Repair_DOCX_File\"><\/span>Use Word Document Fixer to Repair DOCX File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to repair a corrupt Word file is through a professional Word document fixer. And not just any type of professional Word document fixer but one that can repair any level of corruption in a DOCX file without affecting the document contents. For this purpose, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-fixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY file repair tool<\/a> stands out as the best option to fix corrupt Word documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a free Word DOCX repair tool that supports various Word file formats, including DOCX, DOC, XML, and so on. It is efficient in repairing Word files that are inaccessible, unreadable, or showing gibberish without interfering with the originality of your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY file repair tool is designed with an advanced AI algorithm that identifies, analyzes, and fixes problems within the Word file structure. It adapts to diverse document corruption patterns and responds flexibly to file issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-2443\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to repair damaged Word file through ONERECOVERY file repair tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install the ONERECOVERY software on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the ONERECOVERY app. Click on <strong>Corrupted File Repair<\/strong> and select <strong>File repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-file-repair-feature.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery file repair feature\" class=\"wp-image-2491\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-file-repair-feature.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-file-repair-feature-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Add<\/strong> to select the corrupt Word file you want to fix and tap Repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-corrupted-files-onerecovery-1024x549.jpg\" alt=\"upload corrupted files onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-corrupted-files-onerecovery-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-corrupted-files-onerecovery-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-corrupted-files-onerecovery-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-corrupted-files-onerecovery.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the repair is completed, you can preview the Word file and click on <strong>Save<\/strong> to store on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_Damaged_Word_File_with_Open_and_Repair_Feature\"><\/span>Repair Damaged Word File with Open and Repair Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your DOCX file is popping up with a \u201cfile not openable\u201d error, a solution you can try is the Open and Repair feature on Microsoft Word. This option is viable for Word files that got corrupted because of system crash or software bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps to repair DOCX file online through the Open and Repair feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the Microsoft Word App, navigate to the top left menu bar, and click <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Open<\/strong> and select <strong>Browse<\/strong> to go to the location of the corrupted Word file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-option.png\" alt=\"browse option\" class=\"wp-image-2881\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-option.png 498w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-option-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the Word file and click on the arrow beside the <strong>Open<\/strong> button. Then, choose <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-word-open-and-repair-button.jpg\" alt=\"choose word Open and Repair button\" class=\"wp-image-2882\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-word-open-and-repair-button.jpg 542w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-word-open-and-repair-button-287x300.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft Word will repair the corrupted file and open a recovered version. Copy the content and save in a new Word document.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recover_Text_from_Any_File_to_Fix_Corrupt_Word\"><\/span>Recover Text from Any File to Fix Corrupt Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside the Open and Repair feature, Microsoft Word also provides a Recover Text from Any File feature that allows you to get back your Word document content if it turns into unreadable characters or gibberish texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to use the Recover Text from Any File feature to fix DOCX file online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the Microsoft Word App, go to the top left menu section, and click on File.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Open<\/strong> and click on <strong>Browse<\/strong> to access the location of the corrupted Word file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-option.png\" alt=\"browse option\" class=\"wp-image-2881\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-option.png 498w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/browse-option-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the file and choose <strong>Recover Text from Any File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-recover-text-from-any-file.jpg\" alt=\"choose recover text from any file\" class=\"wp-image-2883\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-recover-text-from-any-file.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-recover-text-from-any-file-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Open<\/strong> and wait patiently for Microsoft Word to fix and open a recovered version. Copy the content and save in a new Word file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_DOCX_File_Online_with_Online_File_Repair_Tool\"><\/span>Fix DOCX File Online with Online File Repair Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a Word repair tool online that&#8217;s more convenient to repair DOCX files, we highly recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/corrupted-file-recovery-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY free Word file fixer<\/a>. It\u2019s a beginner-friendly solution to resolving damaged DOCX files in 3 simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fixer has extensive capability in repairing multiple types of documents and their components, including texts, images, charts, and many more. It can also be used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/fix-zip-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fix corrupted ZIP files<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to use the ONERECOVERY free Word file fixer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the ONERECOVERY free Word file fixer website and select the <strong>File Repair<\/strong> option. Click on the Upload File button to select the corrupted Word file you want to fix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-online-file-repair-tool.png\" alt=\"onerecovery online file repair tool\" class=\"wp-image-2885\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-online-file-repair-tool.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-online-file-repair-tool-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately, the Word document fixer begins to conduct a thorough scan and repair procedure to identify and fix the issues in your file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for a few moments for the repair process to be completed. Then, download the fixed Word file to your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-word-file-repair.png\" alt=\"successful word file repair\" class=\"wp-image-2887\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-word-file-repair.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/successful-word-file-repair-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Text_Editor_to_Fix_Corrupted_Word_Files\"><\/span>Try Text Editor to Fix Corrupted Word Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to repair DOCX files online is to extract the text from the corrupted file using a Text Editor like Notepad or Notepad++. However, this solution will work only if the level of corruption is mild. Also, note that you risk losing the document structure, but you can recover the content. You can simply copy and save the content into a new Word file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to repair DOCX file using Notepad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the corrupted Word file by right-clicking on it and selecting the <strong>Open With<\/strong> option. Choose Notepad and click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-notepad.jpg\" alt=\"open notepad\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-notepad.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-notepad-281x300.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will make the content of the file open in Notepad.&nbsp; The document may contain some unreadable characters. Copy and paste the content you can recognize to a new Word document. Then, save.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_Damaged_DOCX_Files_by_Using_Google_Docs\"><\/span>Repair Damaged DOCX Files by Using Google Docs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last but not the least Word recovery tool online solution you can try out is Google Docs. Sometimes, your DOCX files might not be opening on Microsoft Word, but they have no issues opening on Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can solve this issue by uploading the DOCX file on Google Docs. Afterward, you download it as a new Word file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here is a detailed step-by-step process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your preferred browser and go to <a href=\"http:\/\/drive.google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">drive.google.com<\/a>. Log into your Google Drive account if not already logged in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>+ <\/strong>button on Google Drive and upload the damaged DOCX file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the uploaded DOCX file, go to <strong>Open With<\/strong>, and select <strong>Google Docs<\/strong>. Wait as Google Drive converts the DOCX file into Google Doc format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-with-google-docs.png\" alt=\"open with Google Docs\" class=\"wp-image-2891\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-with-google-docs.png 678w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/open-with-google-docs-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the file opens in Google Doc, navigate to the top left menu bar, and select <strong>File<\/strong>. Then, choose <strong>Download<\/strong> and click on <strong>Microsoft Word (.docx)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-as-microsoft-word.jpg\" alt=\"download as microsoft word\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-as-microsoft-word.jpg 517w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/file-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-as-microsoft-word-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DOCX files getting corrupted is a common event, hence why we\u2019ve provided 6 effective solutions you can use to repair your DOCX file if this happens. While there are solutions for this unfortunate event, you can employ some tips to keep your files safe. These tips include: saving your work regularly, updating your software, and using reliable hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Corrupted_DOCX_File_Repair\"><\/span>FAQs on Corrupted DOCX File Repair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are frequently asked questions related to how to repair DOCX files. Read on to get extra knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3Why DOCX Files May Get Corrupted?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why your DOCX file may get corrupted. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft Word crash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virus or malware attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interruption of file download or transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad sector on the storage device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected power outage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How to Open a Corrupted Word File?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oftentimes, a corrupted Word file cannot be opened. And if it opens, the contents will most likely be gibberish or strange. To properly open the original content, you need to repair the Word file first. To do this, you can use any of these methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONERECOVERY file repair tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Word Open and Repair feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Word Recover Text from Any File feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ONERECOVERY free Word file fixer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text Editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Doc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI finished working on a Word DOCX file last night. 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