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Autosave

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自动保存

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Also known as: automatic save, auto-save

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Autosave continuously saves your work in the background so a crash or closed tab is less likely to wipe recent edits.

Real-World Example

Typing in a cloud document with autosave means you may not need to press Ctrl+S every minute.

References

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