Hello! I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you accidentally did not save your previous Excel file, there are a few methods you can try to recover it:
1. Check the AutoRecover folder: Excel has an AutoRecover feature that automatically saves a temporary copy of your file at regular intervals. You can try to locate this folder to see if there's a recent version of your file there. The default location for AutoRecover files is usually in a folder like "C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel".
2. Search for temporary files: Sometimes Excel creates temporary files while you're working on a document. You can search your computer for files with the extension ".tmp" or "~" as the first character of the file name. These files may contain some of your data.
3. Check the Recycle Bin: If you accidentally deleted the file, check your Recycle Bin to see if it's still there. You can restore it from the Recycle Bin if it's available.
4. Use file recovery software: If none of the above methods work, you can try using file recovery software like Recuva, Disk Drill, or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. These tools can sometimes help recover deleted or lost files from your computer.
Remember, it's essential to act quickly to increase the chances of recovering your file successfully. I hope one of these methods helps you retrieve your lost Excel file. Good luck!