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How to Recover and Edit a Missing Microsoft Sway Presentation
Question details
The user needs to locate and edit a Sway presentation that is visible on the homepage but missing from the 'My Sways' section.
- Product
- Microsoft Sway
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user is attempting to find and edit an existing Sway document, but it does not appear in their editable list.
- Observed behavior
- The presentation appears on the homepage but disappears from 'My Sways', preventing the user from editing it, which is likely caused by an account mismatch or temporary service issue.
Ensure you have the exact login credentials (email and password) for the specific personal, work, or school account that was originally used to create the presentation.
Verify Account Details and Re-login to Sway
Resolve account mismatch and syncing issues by securely signing out and logging back in with the correct account credentials.
Often, a Sway presentation is tied to a specific account type (Personal vs. Work/School). If you are logged into the wrong account or experiencing a temporary browser sync issue, the presentation will not show up in the 'My Sways' editing view.
Confirm whether the missing Sway was created using a personal Microsoft account (like Outlook or Hotmail) or a Work/School account provided by your organization.
Navigate to the Sway homepage, click on your profile picture or initials in the top right corner of the screen, and select 'Sign out'.
Go back to sway.office.com and click 'Sign in'. Carefully enter the credentials for the exact account that owns the presentation.
Once logged in, click on the 'My Sways' tab. Check if the missing presentation now appears in the list and is available for editing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Sway presentation appear on the homepage but not in My Sways?
This usually happens when there is an account mismatch (e.g., viewing a public link while logged into a different account), browser caching errors, or temporary server synchronization issues on the Sway platform.
Can I recover a deleted Sway presentation?
Yes. If you accidentally deleted a Sway, go to the 'My Sways' page and click on the 'Deleted' tab. You can restore any deleted Sway within 30 days by selecting it and clicking 'Restore'.
How do I know if I used a personal or work account for Sway?
Personal accounts typically use domains like @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, or are linked to a personal email address. Work or school accounts are provided by your organization and use custom domains (e.g., yourname@company.com).
