We're Sorry but Word Has Run Into an Error

If you are encountering the error message "We're sorry, but Word has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly," there are several steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Repair Office: Try running an Online Repair. This can be done by going to the Settings app, selecting Apps, finding Microsoft Office, and choosing the Modify option to perform an Online Repair.
2. Uninstall and Reinstall Office: If the repair does not work, you may need to completely uninstall Office from your system. After uninstalling, restart your computer (not just shut down) and then reinstall Office from your Microsoft account.
3. Check for Updates: Ensure that your Office applications are up to date, as updates can fix bugs and improve performance.
4. Registry and Folder Cleanup: If issues persist, you may need to manually delete any remaining Office folders and clean the registry. Be cautious when editing the registry.

These steps should help in resolving the error you are experiencing with Microsoft Word.

References:

• How to fix my MS Word? - Microsoft Q&A
• we are sorry, but word has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly. Word will need to be closed as a result. Would you like us to repair now? - Microsoft Q&A
• word will not open "Would you like to repair now? - Microsoft Q&A