HELP! Lost file in outlook temp!

I should clarify: I did not use EasyFind; I just followed Emilio's instruction to find the Outlook Temp files. The "Library" is hiding in the Finder, and you have to click Option before it will show in the pulldown menu.

Go > [Hold down Option key] >Library > Caches > TemporaryItems

Emilio and Sylviakm,

Thank you so much! This problem almost ruined my whole morning and made me miss my windows laptop. I can confirm that this works in Mavericks with office 2012. I think its really lame that there is no advanced option seach menu in plain view.

Hey Guys,

I found a more easy way...No programs needed for that.

Just go to "Open document" or cmd+O.

Here you will see a list of places to find your document (normal), but also a list of places you've recently used. There the OutlookTemp should be shown.

Good luck.

I also had issues where I couldn't find a file I hadn't moved out of the Outlook Temp folder. It happened because I restarted my computer and the Outlook Temp folder was cleaned out.

I ended up downloading Easy Share, which quickly found the file. But it's super easy to find on your own. Everything in the Outlook Temp folder gets dumped in to a recovered files folder in the Trash bin.

Hopefully this helps someone else find their lost files.

Same goes here. I almost had a heart attach after working for 12 hours straight on a presentation. I kept saving throughout the day, but I was obviously in the temp folder. When I closed Powerpoint, I went to attach it to an email and it was NOWHERE to be found. I freaked out!! I downloaded the suggested EasyFind app and it found it right away!! Thank You so much!!

Thanks so much. I did the same. Couldn't find it no matter what I tried. I knew I was saving along the way. Just was not paying attention that it was still in the Outlook temp folder. The Easy Find app worked like a charm... averted heart attack! thanks BDAqua! and mcchampions!

1. Go to “Finder”
2. “Command + N” to open up a new window
3. Library\Caches\TemporaryItems\Outlook Temp

Easy Find totally worked. Thanks!

Thank you! EasyFind worked a treat and just saved me from trying to rewrite 5 hrs of what i thought was lost forever.

BDAqua - thanks for pointing out those downloads :-)

Thank you so much! EasyFind is genius. I am now happily reunited with my document, phew 🙂

EasyFind is amazing, I too could not find the Outlook Temp folder and EasyFind pulled it up immediately. WHY does the MAC default save to Outlook Temp if it's hidden!!!!!!!???????

Thank you! EasyFind saved me today.

This saved me!

Easy find worked like a charm....Many thanks...

I did this today and it worked like a charm. Emilio's suggestion