Word has stopped working for me

Anonymous
2026-08-18T17:42:28.12+00:00

Suddenly, I am unable to edit Microsoft Word documents

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

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  1. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-08-19T01:43:31.7033333+00:00

    What happens when you try to start Word? Can you do that, but it is a particular document that you cannot open?

    Try an Online Repair of Office. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b

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