# 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

1. Press Ctrl+S, or click **Save** in the top-left corner, to save the file.
2. Turn on **AutoSave** next to **Save** to save automatically.
3. To save a copy, press Ctrl+Shift+S (**Save As**).
4. 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.


Source: https://docs.xgenplus.com/storage/xgenoffice-windows-files/