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01-19-2023, 06:17 PM
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If the filename starts with ~$ then it is one of Word's temporary files, a so-called owner file. It does not contain any meaningful content from your document, unfortunately. It is only a way to lock a document to a specific user and the file should be deleted as you close your document.
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Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP Microsoft 365 apps for business Windows 11 Professional 
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