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how to turn off "grant access" windows when I open docs in MS word for mac?

nancy newcomer 0 Reputation points
2024-08-05T17:03:41.32+00:00

Every time I try to open a document in MS Word for Mac, I get a Grant access window in which I have to click on grant access. How do I turn this off? I haven't recently updated my OS software.

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  1. Jiajing Hua-MFST 11,045 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-08-06T05:12:18.52+00:00

    Hi @nancy newcomer

    Please check whether this thread is helpful to you.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/officeinsider/forum/all/why-do-i-have-to-grant-access-permissions/f4130ec4-7557-41ac-b32b-22320f6fbaf0

    Click on the Apple icon in the Menu bar> System Preferences> Security & Privacy> Privacy> See whether the Word is present and if it's not, please click on the + and add the Word app to see the outcome.

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