How to fix MS Word has run into an error that is preventing from working properly. Word will need to be closed as a result.

Roldan Ani 0 Reputation points
2026-02-04T09:15:21.2633333+00:00

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Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows

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GsN5034 - IA 75,235 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-02-04T09:48:41.1366667+00:00

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Perform an Office Online Repair:

  1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Apps > Installed apps.
  2. Find Microsoft Office in the list, click the three-dot (ellipsis) icon, and select Modify.
  3. Choose Online Repair, then click Repair.

Install using click-to-run

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  1. joangelyn ramones 0 Reputation points
    2026-06-12T11:29:24.9933333+00:00

    not yet solve the problem

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  2. Orley Sinkler 0 Reputation points
    2026-02-09T18:33:06.8533333+00:00

    MS Word was updated on my Mac February 5th and hasn't been right since.? How do I modify or restore Word defaults on my Macbook Pro ?

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