Docx files are Word files that are a part of MS Word 2007 and all the subsequent versions of Microsoft Word. The Docx files contain a large number of data other than text. For instance, you can include images, tables, hyperlinks, headers, footers, and formatting in Docx files. A Docx file can be opened in MS Word 2007 and all other versions of the software that have been released after it. However, you will need to have a Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack if you want to open or edit these files in an older version of Word.
Docx files don't get corrupted that often. However, some factors can lead to the corruption of the Docx files. If a Docx file gets damaged then the data contained within it can become compromised. Recovering the entire data present within the Docx file might prove to be a difficult proposition. Although there are manual methods available that can help in repairing Docx files, there is a chance that they might not work at all. It all depends on the level of corruption that the Docx file has endured. In some situations, the use of a word file repair tool becomes necessary.
There can be many reasons for the corruption of Docx files but the most important ones among them are the presence of a virus or malicious software like adware or spyware on the computer system. Viruses can infect the Docx files and create issues in them. They can make the Docx files behave differently and might even cause them to not open at all. Viruses tend to infect multiple files at a time. So, if you have more than one Docx file present on your computer system then they will all get infected by the virus.
Part 1: Repair Docx File with Word File Repair Tool
If a manual solution for repairing the corrupted Word file isn't possible then it becomes necessary to make use of a third-party utility. There are several such tools available on the internet. However, the best one among them is Wondershare Repairit. Only this Word file repair tool knows how to repair Docx files securely and safely.
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Repair damaged files with all levels of corruption, including blank files, files not opening, unreadable content, files layout changed, etc.
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Provide an easy fix option for text, images, font, hyperlinks, header, footer, etc.
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Perfectly repair corrupted files with a very high success rate, without modifying the original file.
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No limit to the number and size of the repairable files.
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Support Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019/2022, and macOS 10.10~macOS 14.
Step 1: Upload damaged DOCX files on the Wondershare Repairit
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The first step is to download Wondershare Repairit and choose "File Repair" in the "More Types Repair" section.
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Click on the “Add” button and browser for corrupt single or multiple DOCX files.
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Wondershare Repairit will exclude incompatible format when uploading the corrupt DOCX files.
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If you have uploaded the wrong DOCX file by mistake, you can delete it by taping on the Trash icon.
Step 2: Start the DOCX file repairing process
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When the documents uploading process is complete, click on the “Repair” button at the bottom to start repairing the corrupt DOCX file.
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The software will start scanning the damaged documents and specifying possible issues leading to the corruption.
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You can check the repairing progress on the software interface, being scanned, to be repaired, or completed.
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After the repair process is done, you will be notified about the number of files that have been repaired.
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However, if the DOCX file is severely damaged, Repairit will remind you about it.
Step 3: Preview and save repaired DOCX files
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Click the “Preview” button to check the content of repaired files. Then save and store the file to your preferred destination.
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Choose the “Save All” option if multiple files have been repaird from the bottom panel.
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You can also choose the specific location where you want to save your repaired files.
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You will be notified about the number of files being exported.
Part 2: How to Manually Repair Docx File
1. Never Presume the Corruption of the Docx File
It would be wrong of you to think that a Docx file is corrupt right away. There is a chance that the problem lies not with the Docx file but with Windows or even Word itself. Attempt to open other files before attempting to repair the Docx file or restore its backup. Use another computer for opening the Docx file that you think has been corrupted. The results might surprise you.
2.Create a Duplicate of the Docx File
Although not an actual repair, this is an important step in recovering the Docx file. If there isn't a backup available for the damaged Docx file then you must create a duplicate of the Docx file immediately and preserve it on an external hard drive. It is possible that the file's corruption would worsen with time or that the Docx file might get destroyed during the recovery process. Having a duplicate version of the file at this moment will preserve a good amount of its contents.
3. Make Use of Text Converter of Word
The text part of the corrupted Docx files can be recovered using the text converter of Word. To get this working, you need to click on File and then on Open. In the Open dialog box, choose the Docx file that is damaged. After this, open the corrupted Docx after selecting the option of 'Recover Text From Any File' from the drop-down menu of 'Files Of Type'. All of the ASCII text from the Docx file will be imported by this filter. The text information contained in the corrupted Docx file will be saved but its formatting and other elements will be lost.
4.Utilize Open And Repair
An 'Open and Repair' function is provided by Word XP and subsequently released versions of Word. It can be used to recover corrupted Docx files. To get it to work, you need to start by selecting the corrupted Docx file and choosing the option of 'Open and Repair' located in the drop-down menu of the Open dialog box. It isn't a surefire fix but it can solve corruption issues of most damaged Docx files.
