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Microsoft Word Constantly REQUIRING me to sign in

Anonymous
2021-03-19T09:11:10+00:00

Why is Microsoft Word CONSTANTLY asking me to sign in?   I'm trying to work - I don't appreciate the nagging distraction causing me to drop everything to go find my password.    This is why I use Apple.

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  1. Stefan Blom 341.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-04-12T20:31:31+00:00

    That message suggests that you are signing in to Windows with a Microsoft account. You don't have to do that, unless your organization/employer requires it of course.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-04-12T19:07:00+00:00

    All I'm trying to do is SAVE a WORD DOCUMENT - instead I'm fumbling with passwords.   Microsoft is just a pile dysfunctional dung.

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  3. Stefan Blom 341.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-03-19T10:53:15+00:00

    For subscription versions, you must be signed in to Office for the product to stay activated. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-sign-in-works-in-microsoft-365-1d646e83-1585-4278-8daf-d4a2cc0905e0#ID0EABAAA=signinorgid.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-03-19T09:29:52+00:00

    You are using a PC, not Apple? You are an admin user on this PC? You have repaired Office?

    Restart the PC, once fully loaded, repair Office,> Apps & Features>Select Office your version>Modify/Repair, once the repair completes re-test

    Office 365 is auto logged in when you start your PC and any Office component, unless you fiddled with the settings, or are using a third party maintenance utility

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-03-31T00:34:25+00:00

    It was working for months - it's a new problem - for seemingly no reason (typical of Windows).   I probably am an administrator - I'd have to check (have no idea how).  And, yes, I MUST type in my PIN periodically to continue using Microsoft Word (and related products).

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