Method 3: Create a link to the damaged document. Step 1: Create blank document. In Word, select the File Menu, and then select New. I will be using Microsoft Word in this tutorial, but everything applies to Word , , , and some other versions. How to Fix Spell. If an Office application such as Word or Excel isn’t working correctly, sometimes restarting it will fix the problem. If that doesn’t work.
 
 

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Yet, when I go to Word and try open a blank document out pops a box stating Microsoft Word has stopped working and I will be notified IF there is a fix. I cannot use the dang program. This issue may occur due to several reasons, let us restart Word in its application safe and check if the issue occurs. If the application works fine safe mode, try disabling the add ins for the application and check the result,.

Note: The steps in the link also applies to Word Hope the suggestion is helpful. If you need further assistance, reply and we will be glad to assist you. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn’t help. A number of people have reported that removing it overcomes problems with Do you have Toshiba Book Reader installed on the PC? It has been reported that uninstalling that brings Office back to working status. It has been reported that uninstalling that overcomes an issue with a message appearing that states “The document contains macros.

Macro support for this application is disabled. Features requiring VBA are not available. Would you like to open this document as a read only? From the File tab, select Options and then click on Advanced and then in the Display section of the dialog, check the box for Disable hardware graphics acceleration. EXE then on Properties, go to the Compatibility tab and uncheck all the boxes. There is no “Start” on Windows 8.

What an awful idea this system is. And your instructions. Thank you for the solution. I also had the problem with the “Microsoft Word has stopped working” popping up on my PC, but I followed your instructions and balance has been restored to my Office software. Thanks for the help. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community.

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Aravinda Balakrishna. Hi, Thank you for choosing Office and thanks for providing us an opportunity to assist you. I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble opening Word documents. I will help you to open the Word documents. If the application works fine safe mode, try disabling the add ins for the application and check the result, Click the File tab. Go to Options. Click Add-ins. Select or clear the options that you want. Thank you.

Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Aravinda Balakrishna’s post on February 19, Same happened with me – very disappointing.

I have windows 8 – please advise what to do. In reply to Ponthir’s post on March 24, Krystyne Mahurin. Removing Abby Fine Reader seems to have worked for me. Thanks for the tip. And your instructions make in no clearer. In reply to RayWelch’s post on April 30, Hold down the Ctrl key while you start Word, keeping it held down until you are asked if you want to start Word in safe mode.

Aravinda, Thank you for the solution. Hi Your suggestion was great. I disabled “Send to Bluetooth” Add-ins and the problem disappeared!! Thank you so much. Thanks worked for me. Thank you Sir. This site in other languages x.

 

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Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn’t help. Before re-installing, please try one more thing. This page has information about restarting Word in user-initiated safe mode: Office Safe Modes This is a diagnostic step that temporarily removes add-ins and templates as possible causes of the issue.

If Word works correctly in safe mode, there is no need to reinstall, but we will have to take other steps. If Word does not work in safe mode, then please follow the steps n this page to uninstall: Uninstall Office Then reinstall the programs and try again.

Computer programs are not like hardware that has to be replaced with a new part. You can just re-install it. If you have one of the “Office ” licenses, then you will need the 25 character Product Key to do the activation after re-install. However, if you have one of the “Office ” licenses, then you will have to use the “MyAccount” page to do the re-install. You’ll also get information on setting up your mobile device, the Outlook web app, and using SkyDrive with Office Use this cheat sheet to learn about Office and what it can do for you.

You’ll get tips on creating a document with Web Apps and how to edit and upload it. This printable guide is yours to use, distribute, and share at your organization! There are actually 3 uninstall techniques:. The thing is, method 1 leaves behind certain setting files and registry entries to keep various customizations you have already done in the new installation.

Sometimes, these customizations are the source of the problem. That is why methods 2 and 3 are more “thorough”, deleting everything to give you a clean start on the re-install.

Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. HI my word keeps on going funny after pressing the space bar. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

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Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. John Korchok Volunteer Moderator. Try repairing your installation of Office. Choose Programs , then Programs and Features. Scroll down to Microsoft Office , right-click on it and choose Change. Choose Online Repair , it is most effective. Click on Repair. Let the repair complete, restart Windows and retest Word to see if it is better behaved.

In reply to John Korchok’s post on September 3, I have tried that also. There seems to be no change in word same problems occur. Would it it best to uninstall and buy again. In reply to mohammedbhikhi’s post on September 4, Rohn MVP. This site in other languages x.