Save and recover files in XgenOffice
XgenOffice for Windows saves files on your PC in Microsoft Office formats. Press Ctrl+S to save, or turn on AutoSave to save every 30 seconds. If the app closes unexpectedly, it offers a recovered version next time. Only what you edit changes; the rest of the file is kept as it was.
How to save and recover files in XgenOffice
- Press Ctrl+S, or click Save in the top-left corner, to save the file.
- Turn on AutoSave next to Save to save automatically.
- To save a copy, press Ctrl+Shift+S (Save As).
- If you see a recovered version when you open a file, choose Restore or Discard.
When to use it
Rohit's laptop restarts for an update in the middle of a proposal. When he opens the file again, XgenOffice offers the recovered version and he clicks Restore.
Home screen
| Item | What it does |
|---|---|
| Recent, Starred, Trash | Lists your files |
| All, Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDF | Filters the file list |
| Right-click a file | Open, Star, Reveal in folder, Copy path, Rename, Duplicate, Remove from list, Delete |
| Projects | Group related files. AI chats are kept with the project |
Good to know
- XgenOffice for Windows is in Beta: free for paid XgenPlus plans, provided without support or warranty until its final release.
- AutoSave is off by default. A recovery copy is kept every 30 seconds either way.
- Docs and Sheets export as PDF. Slides exports as PDF or pictures.
- Macros (VBA) and links to other workbooks are kept in the file but do not run.
- If a document uses fonts that are not on your PC, the app shows a substitute and tells you.
Common questions
Will my file still open in Microsoft Office?
Yes. Files stay in .docx, .xlsx and .pptx format. If a save could not keep part of the file safely, the app refuses to save instead of dropping content.
What does "Overwrite?" mean when I save?
The file was changed on disk by another app after you opened it. Choose whether to replace it with your version.
Where are deleted files?
Deleting a file from the Home screen moves it to the Windows Recycle Bin, where you can restore it.