.BK! File Extension
WordPerfect Document Backup
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What is a BK! file?
A BK! file is a temporary backup of a .WPD document created by Corel WordPerfect, a word processing application. It stores the exact same information as the WPD document to help prevent data loss. BK! files typically have the same name as the original document, with the .bk! extension added to the end (e.g., document.wpd.bk!).
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WordPerfect automatically generates BK! files when you create and work on a WPD document. The word processor uses BK! files as live backups, meaning the program updates the file in real time as you type or make changes.
The BK! backup files are especially useful if the program crashes or your computer shuts down unexpectedly. In such cases, you can use the BK! file to recover the unsaved work and continue editing without starting over.
How to open a BK! file
BK! files are not meant to be opened by users, since Corel WordPerfect typically manages them automatically. However, if you need to recover a document manually, you can rename the BK! file by removing the .bk! extension and changing it to .wpd. After renaming the file, you can open the WPD document with WordPerfect as you would with any regular document.