[Solved] Uncorrupt an ODT file

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[Solved] Uncorrupt an ODT file

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I saved the file, closed the laptop and it decided to randomly power off completely for some reason. When I came back to the file just now, there was an option to register, then it had something about choosing a language. I clicked ok, opened it up...nothing but hashtags everywhere.

I still have the backup copy, but there are several paragraphs and a couple hours work still missing. I'm really hoping I don't have to try and redo the gorgeous work I did while totally sleep-deprived, because it's definitely not going to be as good.
Last edited by MrProgrammer on Sun Aug 10, 2025 9:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Tagged ✓ [Solved]; In this situation you will need to use your backup file
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Re: How do I uncorrupt an ODT file?

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RambAR wrote: Wed Jul 30, 2025 6:48 am [laptop] decided to randomly power off … nothing but hashtags everywhere.
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