How do I repair my Microsoft word?

Exit all Office applications and then start a repair from Windows Settings. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b .

To repair Microsoft Word when it keeps closing and indicates that it needs to be repaired, you can try the following steps:

1. Verify or Install the Latest Updates: Ensure that your version of Office is up to date. You can check for updates by going to the Office update section in the application settings.
2. Repair Office: You can repair your Office installation by following these steps:
   • Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
   • Find Microsoft Office in the list, select it, and then click on Change.
   • Choose the Repair option and follow the prompts.
3. Open and Repair: If you can still access Word, try to open the document using the Open and Repair feature:
   • Open Word and go to File > Open.
   • Browse to the location of the document, select it, click the arrow next to the Open button, and choose Open and Repair.
4. Change the Document Format: If the issue persists with a specific document, try saving it in a different format and then converting it back:
   • Open the document, go to File > Save As, and select a different format (like Rich Text Format).
   • Then, reopen the new file and save it back to Word format.
5. Check for COM Add-ins: Sometimes, COM add-ins can cause issues. You can disable them by going to File > Options > Add-ins, and then manage COM Add-ins to disable any that may be causing problems.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reinstalling Microsoft Office completely.

References:

• Troubleshoot problems that occur when you start or use Word
• How to troubleshoot damaged documents in Word