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Word is one of the most popular text editors. Basically, in order to open a document in doc format that is read by a text editor, no effort is required from the user. However, there are times when the document does not open. The reasons for this may be different, so in this article we will look at them in detail.
Also in the article you can find information on how to open documents in doc format and other text formats using similar text editors from Microsoft.
How to open a text document using word
Another reason could be that your text editor is outdated. You can easily update it on the Microsoft website, however, if you used a key obtained illegally, you will have to pay for the new version.
At the same time, Microsoft offers free analogues of the word text editor. We are talking about so-called viewer programs. They allow you to open and view as well as print text. However, their functionality is very limited compared to the full package. You can download these analogues using these links:
- ExcelViewer.exe - Excel file viewer;
- - Word file viewer.
On the latest versions of PCs and laptops with the Windows 7 operating system installed, in most cases, Office Starter 2010 is initially installed. There are failures in the operating system in which Word and Excel files cannot be opened. If files on your computer cannot be opened, you need to try reinstalling the office package; it is quite simple and will not take much time.
You will need
- - instructions for reinstalling the software package.
Instructions
On a PC, not paying attention to the warnings that at some point, for various reasons, a failure may occur, as a result of which the operating system or software will crash. The file may also become damaged and you will not be able to open it again.
Surely many have encountered a situation where an important document was created using the Microsoft Word office application, but when the need arose to open it, a message appeared in front of the user, informing them that the file was damaged and could not be opened. If a lot of effort was put into creating it and it has any value, such a message can trigger a heart attack.
To protect your health and not worry again when such a notification occurs, it is better to familiarize yourself with the recommendations on how to open a damaged Word file.
The developers of Microsoft Office software, anticipating such emergency situations, took care of methods for restoring damaged files. In this regard, it is initially important to figure out how to restore a damaged Word file without resorting to the use of third-party tools or software.
Microsoft Word functionality
If a document typed in Microsoft Word has been slightly changed, as a result of which it no longer opens correctly, you can easily restore it and resume working with it using the capabilities of the office application itself.
To do this, you should first open a new document. Next, in the top menu bar, you need to hover the mouse cursor over the “File” group, a context menu will immediately open, in the list of which you need to find the “Open” line. Now a selection window appears in which you should specify the path where the damaged document is saved.
Typically, the user clicked on a button that led to opening a document. In this case, you should open a list of additional options by clicking on the drop-down menu. This is where you can easily find the "Open and Restore" prompt. If, indeed, the document has not undergone catastrophic changes, the office application will be able to easily revive it.
Even if such attempts are unsuccessful, you should not fall into despair, since there are other possibilities for document recovery.
Recovery using third-party software
If it is impossible to open an important document using an office application, there are other ways to achieve the stated goal. Experienced users offer valuable recommendations on how to recover a damaged Word document using special software or service resources.
Potential of online services
On the wide expanses of the Internet, it is easy to find many services that offer effective assistance in case of serious damage to documents when the office application itself could not fix the problem.
One such service is online.officerecovery.com. The resource is absolutely clear, so even a beginner will find it easy to understand.
Upon entering the site, you should first select a document, indicating the path where it is saved on your PC. When opening, it is important to take into account that if the document is accompanied by a set password, you must enter it in a special window, otherwise all attempts made will simply be unsuccessful.
After this, all you have to do is click on the “Safe” button. The process is short, takes about two minutes. Upon completion, the user will be shown a small piece of the recovered document. If it is unreadable, it means that it was so damaged that it is difficult to restore it even with powerful resources. If everything is fine, you can request the full text of the document. Unfortunately, this resource is paid, so you will have to pay for the services. Many users agree, especially in cases where the file is of great value.
This online service is not the only one; there are many others, some of which are free.
Special software
You can also download special programs that are equipped with functions for restoring damaged documents. Among them is Recovery Toolbox for Word. The program is easy to use, does not take up much space on your hard drive, so it can be used on “weak” machines.
After starting the program, the user must again indicate the location where the document that is important to be restored is saved. Next, the program conducts an analysis, after which it immediately starts the recovery process.
Recovery Toolbox for Word is a powerful tool with which you can revive even seriously damaged documents.
So, there are several ways to fix the problem associated with the inability to open any document created in Word. If the file is of value, it is important to try all methods, including paid resources.
How to open a word document?
Word is one of the most popular text editors. Basically, in order to open a document in doc format that is read by a text editor, no effort is required from the user. However, there are times when the document does not open. The reasons for this may be different, so in this article we will look at them in detail.
Also in the article you can find information on how to open documents in doc format and other text formats using similar text editors from Microsoft.
How to open a text document using word
If word does not open documents
One of the main reasons why a word text editor refuses to open a particular document is file corruption. The damaged file can be recovered using the built-in recovery feature. To do this, you need to open a text editor and go to the “File” tab, then “Open” and select “Open and Restore” from the pop-up menu.
This method is considered very effective, however, it does not guarantee the recovery of the entire text. Part of the file may still not
subject to restoration.
5. Confirm the changes.
6. The file extension will be changed, and its icon will also change, which will take the form of a standard Word document. Now the document can be opened in Word.
In addition, a file with an incorrectly specified extension can be opened through the program itself, and it is not necessary to change the extension.
1. Open a blank (or any other) MS Word document.
2. Press the button "File" located on the control panel (previously the button was called "MS Office").
3. Select an item "Open", and then "Review" to open the window “Conductor” to search for a file.
4. Browse to the folder containing the file you are having trouble opening, select it and click "Open".
- Advice: If the file is not displayed, select the option "All files *.*", located at the bottom of the window.
5. The file will be opened in a new program window.
The extension is not registered in the system
This problem occurs only on older versions of Windows, which hardly any ordinary users currently use. These include Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, 2000, Millenium and Windows Vista. The solution to the problem with opening MS Word files for all these OS versions is approximately the same:
1. Open "My computer".
2. Go to the tab "Service"(Windows 2000, Millenium) or "View"(98, NT) and open the “Options” section.
3. Open a tab “File Type” and establish an association between the DOC and/or DOCX formats and the Microsoft Office Word program.
4. Word file extensions will be registered in the system, therefore, documents will open normally in the program.
That's all, now you know why an error occurs in Word when you try to open a file and how you can fix it. We wish you no longer encounter difficulties and errors in the operation of this program.
On a PC, not paying attention to the warnings that at some point, for various reasons, a failure may occur, as a result of which the operating system or software will crash. The file may also become damaged and you will not be able to open it again.
Surely many have encountered a situation where an important document was created using the Microsoft Word office application, but when the need arose to open it, a message appeared in front of the user, informing them that the file was damaged and could not be opened. If a lot of effort was put into creating it and it has any value, such a message can trigger a heart attack.
To protect your health and not worry once again when such a notification occurs, it is better to familiarize yourself with the recommendations on how to open a damaged
Nowadays, many text documents and books are made in PDF format. They are very simple and convenient to use. But sometimes it happens that the PDF (file) does not open. What to do about it?
Why won't the PDF (file) open?
This is the most popular format for reading electronic documents. It has earned its popularity due to its ease of use and versatility. In addition, documents in this format cannot be edited. This is very convenient if the file contains an electronic seal and signature or cannot be changed. Of course, it does not guarantee absolute protection and the contents can be obtained, but you will have to tinker with it.
Since this is a file type, it, like other types, may not open for some reason. The reasons why PDF (files) do not open may be the following:
- lack of a special utility for this;
- the file is damaged or incorrectly saved;
- not fully downloaded or unzipped.
Programs for opening PDF
The lack of a special program for reading this format is the most common reason why a PDF (file) cannot be opened. However, this problem can be solved very easily. All you need to do is download the service required for this.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Perhaps the most common program for reading PDF format. It has a wide range of tools and settings for viewing a document. It has many useful features such as stamping, adding a comment, merging files, etc. The best part is that it is free.
If the PDF (file) does not open, download Adobe Reader from the official Adobe website. The installation process is very simple: you will need to click “Next” several times, unchecking the “bonus” software if offered.
Foxit Reader
Also one of the most common free readers of this format. It has very extensive functionality. With its help, you can not only view and print documents, but also create, sign, bookmark them, etc. You can download it from the official Foxitsoftware website. The installation process is also very simple.
It happens that some kind of glitch occurs in the software, due to which the PDF file does not open. The problem is that instead of the reader, some other application becomes the default. The fix is easy. Right-click on any PDF document and click “Properties”. In the “Application” section, click “Change”, and then select a utility from the list. If it is not there, click “Browse” and find Adobe Reader on the system drive.
How to create a PDF file correctly?
It is worth noting that the reason why the PDF (file) does not open may be incorrect saving. Of course, this is unlikely to happen through Word, but if this procedure is done through a specialized website, then this is quite possible. Such a nuisance may arise due to a failure of the Internet connection or incorrect operation of the service itself. Therefore, if such a nuisance does occur, you just need to recreate the document again.
The easiest way to create a PDF document is from Microsoft Word 2007 and later versions. This can be done as easily as possible. Click on the “File” button (blue button in the upper left corner), then “Save As”. In the “Type” drop-down window, select PDF and click “Save”. If there is no such function, you need to install a special plugin for this. You can download it from the official Microsoft website.
In addition, there are many converter sites that convert texts from .doc format to .pdf. Everything is simple there too: upload the text in .doc format to the service, click “Convert”. Next, simply download the resulting PDF back to your computer.
Another way is to use a special converter. For example, doPDF. Install, click on “…”, select the desired text, click “Create”. Then click on “Browse” and select the desired location to save.
Incorrect unzipping
It happens when the PDF does not open after unzipping. The file is damaged and nothing can be done with it. The only way out of this situation is to unzip it again. To prevent this from happening, you should always check the transferred data.
A similar problem occurs when a document was downloaded from the Internet and for some reason did not download. In this case, it should be downloaded to your computer. Some browsers support the function of resuming suspended data, so you just need to resume the download. Or download a new one.
Open in browser
Few people realize, but the PDF format can be opened in a browser. The fact is that web browsers have a special plugin from Adobe that allows you to do this. Finding it is easy; you just need to enter a special command in the address bar to call up the list of plugins. It is different for each browser:
- browsers on the chromium platform (Google Chrome, Yandex, Amigo, etc.) – chrome://plugins;
- opera – Opera://plugins;
- Mozilla Firefox – about:plugins.
There you can disable, enable or delete them. If the Adobe plugin is not there, you can install it without any problems. For example, download on official websites of web services.
If the PDF file does not open, there is no reader, and the Internet is turned off, you can open it using a browser. Right-click on the document, “Open with”? select the program.
Microsoft's office suite is the most important part of the Windows operating system, which drives millions of people to continue using this OS and macOS users to install virtual machines and Boot Camp. Although Office 365 is available today on mobile platforms and macOS, it works best on Windows. The work of entire companies often depends on the correct operation of Office 365, so if Word is not working, it needs to be fixed urgently.
The first thing you should check if Word does not run on your computer is the license to use it. The Microsoft office suite is one of the most popular programs among fans of pirated software, so the company regularly fights against its illegal distribution.
If you are a bona fide Office 365 subscriber and Word still doesn't work, try running the program as an administrator. To do this, just right-click on the application icon and select the appropriate item. Also in the shortcut properties in the “Object” field at the end of the line you need to add “/r” without quotes.
If this does not help, then search for the Microsoft > Office > Templates folder. In it, find the Normal.dot file and delete it if it is present. Another possible reason for Word freezing is the incorrect operation of the OneDrive cloud storage, which is necessary for its normal operation. Make sure OneDrive is enabled and configured and that the app has all appropriate rights.
If none of the above helped, then the only option left is a complete reinstallation of Office 365.
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Troubleshooting an error when trying to open a Microsoft Word file
We wrote quite a lot about how to work with documents in MS Word, but we almost never touched on the topic of problems when working with it. We will look at one of the common mistakes in this article, talking about what to do if Word documents do not open. Also, below we will look at the reason why this error may occur.
Lesson: How to remove reduced functionality mode in Word
So, to solve any problem, you first need to find out the cause of its occurrence, which is what we will do. An error when trying to open a file may be due to the following problems:
Damaged files
If the file is damaged, you will see a notification when you try to open it, as well as an option to repair it. Naturally, you need to agree to restore the file. The only problem is that there are no guarantees for correct recovery. In addition, the contents of the file may not be fully restored, but only partially.
Incorrect extension or link with another program
If the file extension is specified incorrectly or is associated with another program, the system will try to open it in the program with which it is associated. Consequently, the OS will try to open the “Document.txt” file in “Notepad”, the standard extension of which is “txt”.
However, due to the fact that the document is actually a Word document (DOC or DOCX), although incorrectly named, after opening it in another program it will be displayed incorrectly (for example, in the same Notepad), or even not at all will be opened because its original extension is not supported by the program.
Note: The icon for a document with an incorrectly specified extension will be similar to that in all files compatible with the program. In addition, the extension may be unknown to the system, or even absent altogether. Consequently, the system will not find a suitable program to open, but will offer to select it manually and find a suitable one on the Internet or app store.
There is only one solution in this case, and it is applicable only if you are sure that the document that cannot be opened is really an MS Word file in DOC or DOCX format. All that can and should be done is to rename the file, or rather its extension.
1. Click on the Word file that cannot be opened.
2. Right-click to open the context menu and select “Rename”. This can also be done by simply pressing the F2 key on the selected file.
Lesson: Keyboard shortcuts in Word
3. Remove the specified extension, leaving only the file name and a period after it.
Note: If the file extension is not displayed and you can only change the file name, follow these steps:
4. Enter after the file name and period “DOC” (if you have Word 2003 installed on your PC) or “DOCX” (if you have a newer version of Word installed).
5. Confirm the changes.
6. The file extension will be changed, and its icon will also change, which will take the form of a standard Word document. Now the document can be opened in Word.
In addition, a file with an incorrectly specified extension can be opened through the program itself, and it is not necessary to change the extension.
1. Open a blank (or any other) MS Word document.
2. Click the “File” button located on the control panel (previously the button was called “MS Office”).
3. Select “Open” and then “Browse” to open an Explorer window to search for the file.
4. Browse to the folder containing the file you are having trouble opening, select it and click Open.
- Tip: If the file is not displayed, select the “All files *.*” option located at the bottom of the window.
5. The file will be opened in a new program window.
The extension is not registered in the system
This problem only occurs on older versions of Windows, which hardly any ordinary users currently use. These include Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, 2000, Millenium and Windows Vista. The solution to the problem with opening MS Word files for all these OS versions is approximately the same:
1. Open “My Computer”.
2. Go to the “Tools” (Windows 2000, Millenium) or “View” (98, NT) tab and open the “Options” section.
3. Open the “File Type” tab and establish an association between the DOC and/or DOCX formats and the Microsoft Office Word program.
4. Word file extensions will be registered in the system, therefore, documents will open normally in the program.
That's all, now you know why an error occurs in Word when you try to open a file and how you can fix it. We wish you no longer encounter difficulties and errors in the operation of this program.
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Microsoft word is not working
After reinstalling the MS Office 2013 package, I was faced with the fact that my Word (.doc), Excel, etc. files stopped opening. When opening a .doc file it says:
If I go to the Windows Event Viewer (press “WIN+R” and enter the command eventvwr.msc) I see the error:
I can't enter Word settings because... it closes when opening or creating a document.
The solution to this problem was to remove add-ons that were linked in safe mode. To do this you need:
- In the menu, enter the command winword /safe
2. Go to the menu "File" -> "Options". Select the “Add-ons” section.
Select the active add-in in this case “ABBYY PDF Transformer...” and click on the “Go” button
4. In the “Add-ons for Component Object Model (COM)” window, uncheck the add-ons (in this case, “ABBYY PDF Transformer...”):
Click on the “OK” button
After this, the active add-in (in this case “ABBYY PDF Transformer...”) will become inactive:
Similarly to the “ABBYY PDF Transformer...” add-on, switch all other active add-ons to inactive.
P.S. for other MS office programs - Excel, outlook, etc. similarly, you need to disable active add-ons. To enter safe mode, use the commands:
- For Excel: Type excel /safe and click OK.
- For Outlook: Type outlook /safe and click OK.
- For PowerPoint: Type powerpnt /safe and click OK.
- For Publisher: Type mspub /safe and click OK.
- For Visio: Type visio /safe and click OK.
How to open a word document?
Word is one of the most popular text editors. Basically, in order to open a document in doc format that is read by a text editor, no effort is required from the user. However, there are times when the document does not open. The reasons for this may be different, so in this article we will look at them in detail.
Also in the article you can find information on how to open documents in doc format and other text formats using similar text editors from Microsoft.
How to open a text document using word
This is a fairly simple operation that even a child can handle.
- You need to select the text document you want to open. Right-click on it and select “Open with” from the context menu.
- Then you need to select the word text editor from the proposed list. This way you can open documents in docx, doc, dot, docm, xml, xps and others.
The user can also open documents that were saved in older versions in new versions of the Word text editor. It should be taken into account, however, that some formats, for example, pdf, may not fully correspond to the original document when opened in a given text editor. It is recommended to open them in specialized software Adobe pdf reader.
If word does not open documents
One of the main reasons why a word text editor refuses to open a particular document is file corruption. The damaged file can be recovered using the built-in recovery feature. To do this, you need to open a text editor and go to the “File” tab, then “Open” and select “Open and Restore” from the pop-up menu.
This method is considered very effective, however, it does not guarantee the recovery of the entire text. Part of the file may still not 
subject to restoration.
Another quite effective method is to use the special program Recuva. It allows you to recover Microsoft Word, Excel documents.
Another reason could be that your text editor is outdated. You can easily update it on the Microsoft website, however, if you used a key obtained illegally, you will have to pay for the new version.
At the same time, Microsoft offers free analogues of the word text editor. We are talking about so-called viewer programs. They allow you to open and view as well as print text. However, their functionality is very limited compared to the full package. You can download these analogs using these links.
