my msword is not working smoothly as it states that word has run into an error that isnpreventing from working correctly and it stops working . what to do?

Aaper Nabam 0 Reputation points
2026-01-23T16:36:55.0533333+00:00

MS word shuts down on its own and it states that MS word has run into an error that is preventing it from working correctly. Words will need to be closed as a result of this error. What is to be done it to work properly?

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-01-23T16:37:05.8066667+00:00
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    If MS Word is shutting down and displaying an error message, you can try the following steps to resolve the issue:

    1. Exit all Office applications: Make sure that all instances of Word and other Office applications are closed.
    2. Run an Online Repair: Go to the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu), navigate to Apps, find Microsoft Office, select it, and choose Modify. Then select the Online Repair option. This often resolves issues by reinstalling Office components.
    3. Uninstall and Reinstall Office: If the Online Repair does not work, you may need to completely uninstall Office. After uninstalling, restart your computer (not just shut down) and then download and reinstall Office from your Microsoft account.
    4. Check for Updates: Ensure that your Office installation is up to date, as updates can fix bugs and improve performance.

    These steps should help you get MS Word working smoothly again.


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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 27,565 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-23T17:16:44.6466667+00:00

    Hi!

    Have you tried restarting the machine?

    If yes, please run a Quick Repair for Microsoft Office.

    Press Win + R

    Type:

    appwiz.cpl

    Press Enter

    Select Microsoft 365 / Office

    Click Change

    Choose Quick Repair

    Click Repair

    Restart your PC when finished

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