If Word is acting glitchy and uncommon, resetting it may be essential. Although Microsoft doesn’t offer a “reset” button to bring Word’s individual choices as well as computer registry setups back to default, a number of relatively basic services are offered.

Running Microsoft’s Easy Fix Wizard

The first (and easiest) service is to run Microsoft’s Easy Fix Wizard that immediately resets Word’s individual alternatives as well as computer system registry settings for you. To locate the Wizard, most likely to the “Here’s an Easy Fix” area of Microsoft’s Troubleshooting web page. Select “Download” and also, when completed, open up the application.

Note that all Office applications should be shut for the Wizard to function.

The Easy Fix home window will appear. Review the basic information as well as choose “Next.”

Let the Wizard run through its fixing procedure. When it’s ended up, pick “Close.”

Currently, the user alternatives and also computer system registry setups are reset. The following time you open Word, you’ll be motivated to run through the setup procedure.

Reset Using the Registry Editor Utility

While we recommend the abovementioned approach, you can by hand reset the choices and also setups in Word making use of the Registry Editor.

Requirement Warning: Registry Editor is an effective device and also misusing it can make your system unpredictable or even inoperable. This is a pretty easy hack and also as long as you stick to the guidelines, you shouldn’t have any type of issues. That said, if you’ve never worked with it previously, consider reviewing exactly how to use the Registry Editor prior to you get started. As well as certainly back up the Registry (and also your computer system!) prior to making adjustments.

First, press Windows Key + R to open up the “Run” home window. Next off, type Regedt32.exe and also select “OK.”

This opens up the Registry Editor Utility. Browse to the area of the essential you want to delete. The trick appears in the adhering to data course:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Office 16.0 Word

Note that “16.0” in the documents path could be different depending on which version of Office you’re using. If you’re utilizing Office 2013, you need to look for “15.0.” Microsoft gives a thorough listing of vital locations if you need even more aid.

Next, choose the key you want to erase. When selected, click on Edit > >

Delete. You’ll after that be asked if you’re certain you wish to erase the trick. Click “Yes” to verify; after that the trick will be deleted.

That’s all there is to it. The next time you run Word, it will certainly take you through the arrangement procedure.