3 Solutions to Fix Microsoft Word Won't Open on Mac

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  • @munthir6584
    @munthir6584 3 роки тому +30

    Me: Microsoft Word won't open.
    Him: Ok to solve this problem OPEN UP Microsoft Word....
    ???

    • @mj-tj2lg
      @mj-tj2lg 3 роки тому

      lol exactly like tf

    • @thydaseng8716
      @thydaseng8716 3 роки тому

      force quit before you open it

  • @montfennelfilms
    @montfennelfilms 4 роки тому +5

    I tried solution 2, starting with step 5... I moved the file named "Normal.dotm" to my desktop and Word now works... But how do I remove this file from my desktop and put it back where it was? What its the name of the folder it belongs in and how do I find it? Thanks.

  • @crystalpeters2455
    @crystalpeters2455 4 роки тому +3

    I moved the file "Normal" to the desktop. It made it worse. Now I cannot close Word at all. How do I move the file back to its original location?

  • @CoolTI-Daniel
    @CoolTI-Daniel 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely hate Mac's... I do I.T. support for pretty much anything. I have to thank you. Step #2 resolved my clients word issue.
    You're awesome, your walk-through is flawless!
    As for my hate, it's my own, I do respect that it does a great job in many ways, has a quality terminal and is a great device for specific uses. Also that once you are in that environment and it works for you, it can be an amazing device. But people who use it to replace Windows in a business with Windows servers... that's a facepalm.

  • @Obad87
    @Obad87 2 роки тому

    This video was a life saver! Was about to teach a class and was locked out of all my notes in my lap top. Thank you! I think it was the third solution that worked for me moving the "normal" file

  • @songsungnew3572
    @songsungnew3572 4 роки тому +6

    You can't click on the Word icon if Word won't load. That's the problem. Getting Word to open, not a particular file.

    • @DRtheDon28
      @DRtheDon28 4 роки тому +1

      Have you figured it out? I’m still lost over here

    • @hamidaalali6527
      @hamidaalali6527 3 роки тому

      @@DRtheDon28 did you find a solution?

    • @thydaseng8716
      @thydaseng8716 3 роки тому

      @@DRtheDon28 if u can't open by clicking on the icon, first force quit it and then reopen. it worked in my case

  • @Ragdnar_and_Ozzy_TwinSphynx
    @Ragdnar_and_Ozzy_TwinSphynx 3 роки тому +1

    What about if I can still open my word but I cannot make any modification to a document or type something to an ew document? The message says that the "selection is locked." What seems to be the problem? My subscription is good. Thanks

  • @LekaDalipi
    @LekaDalipi 3 роки тому +3

    How to put the normal.dotm back on?

  • @akhidel7816
    @akhidel7816 4 роки тому +1

    This video actually worked in my case. I could not open Word Application on my mac that i have downloaded from the App Store, but by simply 'Remove Word Preferences' to the desktop once and then delete it afterwards actually worked for me. Thanks to this video i can finally after a couples of hours trying to problem solve my issue now use Word again.
    Thanks for sharing the tips!

  • @billmunro3533
    @billmunro3533 3 роки тому

    I've tried the repair process but I get a completely different window from the one show 2m 22s in on your video. It looks to me that you're working from a Finder window, opened when clicking on an option on the Word menu. I don't get the bottom menu options in the Finder window - certainly not a drop down, showing Original, recover text and repair options. I'm running Office 365 on Catalina 10.15.7. Any ideas please? Incidentally the second option seems to work. I have been importing rtf files produced via WordPad on a Windows laptop

  • @h.w.williams1864
    @h.w.williams1864 2 роки тому +1

    My Word App won't open at all. It is giving a "library missing" code and message. What now?

  • @gorjoyzann
    @gorjoyzann 3 роки тому

    Hello, do you have a fix for opening embedded zipped folders and pdf files on ms word using mac? I have tried looking up on google and youtube but it hasn't been discussed that much.

  • @azzahs95
    @azzahs95 3 роки тому +5

    LIFE SAVER !!!! thank goodness. i thought i had to re do everything. this pandemic is really testing my computer skills LOL thought i was computer literate but im such a noob. After trying everything this video showed, i finally can open everything without a problem and i feel like a genius already hehehe
    THANK YOU

  • @godididiya9091
    @godididiya9091 4 роки тому

    I try to record macros by changing the paper format on word document from A4 to A3 but it goes on to highlight the whole page and not working. I never press any command key to highlight anything but it does that

  • @racheleglanov3028
    @racheleglanov3028 2 роки тому

    Hi, the second method worked for me when it happened the first time, now it happened again and none of the options work. Is there anything else I can try?

  • @barrybbenson9151
    @barrybbenson9151 3 роки тому

    My word application has a cross through it and says "You can’t open the application “Microsoft Word” because it may be damaged or incomplete". What should I do?

  • @dylanc.5269
    @dylanc.5269 10 місяців тому

    What about the reverse? I’ve been having an issue where I’ll type something on MSWord on my Mac, save it onto a flash drive, and try to open it on a windows computer or non IOS and the file won’t or can’t be opened. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi there, thank you for your question! The file format may not be compatible with the version of MSWord installed on the other computer. Try save the file as a RTF or PDF1 file.

  • @KMon-lm1mk
    @KMon-lm1mk Рік тому

    If I move the normal.dotm template to my desktop and it doesn't fix the issue do I need to move it back to my user templates? Because it won't let me.

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  Рік тому

      Hi there, thank you for your question! Try restoring it by copying it from the desktop and pasting it into the original folder location. If that doesn't work, you can repair Microsoft Office by opening the "Applications" folder, right-clicking on Microsoft Office, selecting "Get Info," checking the "Open in 32-bit mode" option, and then attempting to open Word again. If the problem persists, consider reinstalling Microsoft Office after uninstalling it using the official uninstaller, and then reinstalling from the original source.

  • @syedmuzu9942
    @syedmuzu9942 4 роки тому +5

    Thank for this bro please make videos and grow well

  • @khannaankit102
    @khannaankit102 2 роки тому

    the problem with me is with excel and I can't at all use any command from ribbon on my Mac. How do you fix that. Like, for example I have use Find and replace from the drop down ton the ribbon but it won't work at all. This and many other commands won't work. Please get me out of it.

  • @daisytrevino4895
    @daisytrevino4895 4 роки тому +1

    I tried to put the norm.dotm file back into templates and it's not working

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  4 роки тому

      Hi Daisy, we didn't get you.

    • @LekaDalipi
      @LekaDalipi 3 роки тому +1

      @@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware I have the same issue. After takign the normal.dotm file to desktop. How do we put it back on

  • @imanol6442
    @imanol6442 Рік тому

    Hey, I really need your help, I’m a university student so I’m constantly having to download word documents in order for me to study and do my work. The issue I’m having on my mac is that when i download a word document it can’t be opened by word, I don’t even get a pop-up message or nothing, it simply just doesn’t open it. I’m having trouble as I’ve tried everything and it doesn’t get fixed. Hopefully you can help me with this.

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  Рік тому

      Hi there,
      Thank you for your question. It sounds like your Mac may not be associating Word documents with the Microsoft Word application, which is preventing you from opening them directly. Here are a few steps you can take to try and fix the issue:
      1. Open Word first: Try opening the Microsoft Word application first, and then opening the document from within the application itself. To do this, open Word and then use the "File" menu to navigate to the folder where the document is saved, and then open it from there.
      2. Check the file extension: Make sure that the file extension of the downloaded document is ".docx". If it's not, you may need to manually change the file extension to ".docx". To do this, right-click on the document, select "Get Info", and then change the file extension to ".docx" if necessary.
      3. Associate Word with the file type: You may need to associate Word with the file type manually. To do this, right-click on the Word document and select "Open With", then choose "Microsoft Word" from the list of applications. You can also select "Get Info" and then choose Word as the default application to open this type of file.
      4. Try updating Word: Make sure you have the latest version of Microsoft Word installed on your Mac. You can check for updates by opening Word and going to the "Help" menu and selecting "Check for Updates".
      If none of these steps work, you may need to seek further assistance from Microsoft or Apple support.

  • @sallyrobarts6892
    @sallyrobarts6892 4 роки тому

    My word opens I have completed work on Word. However it won't print have you any. videos on this please ? I am about to throw the thing out of the window ?

  • @IAMHIM414
    @IAMHIM414 2 роки тому

    I have a iMac 2010 with catalina with Microsoft office 2021. My Google chrome crashed and my Microsoft I’m so lost. I was told that the machine is too old and catalina is too advanced. Please help someone.

  • @jschneider7344
    @jschneider7344 2 роки тому

    None of these and many other suggestions help me. I can repair and open a document one at a time. Must I go through each document like this? I'd like a fix for all at once.

  • @thomasmullackalofficial8004
    @thomasmullackalofficial8004 2 роки тому +1

    Finally I was able to fix it. Thank you!😇!

  • @jeanclaude5205
    @jeanclaude5205 2 роки тому

    On my MacBook Air, When I type on a letter, no results are received. I notice that the toolbar is not enabled. Thank you helping me.

  • @User37470
    @User37470 Рік тому

    omg thank you so much!!! I was on the verge of break down but it helped !!

  • @ratraraunaq
    @ratraraunaq 4 роки тому +1

    Its incredible ..how you showcase diversity in your videos as example as well (Sikh gentlemen) -- GREAT WORK

  • @malaikaklinkhammer2937
    @malaikaklinkhammer2937 3 роки тому

    i still cannot open it. When i try it says - You can’t open the application “Microsoft Word” because it may be damaged or incomplete.

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  3 роки тому

      Well it looks to us that you have a problem with Microsoft Word package and not the file. Please reinstall or repair the Word package first.

  • @kavdorah1689
    @kavdorah1689 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, it miraculously worked using the third method. Thanks a bunch, and well done !

  • @molly5939
    @molly5939 2 роки тому

    Can you guys help me? My 1 file in Microsoft Word has corrupted and I don't know what to do 😭😭and I am using a Mac.

  • @Obad87
    @Obad87 Рік тому

    I've had this happen to me twice. First time I think the second solution worked. This time it didn't but I logged out and logged back in and seems fine I guess for now anyway.

  • @BareCravings
    @BareCravings 3 роки тому +1

    i did everything you said and nothing changed.

  • @moccha568
    @moccha568 10 місяців тому

    hi how do you fix : you cant make changes because selection is locked

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi there, thank you for your question! Click on the Edit Anyway button if it’s available in the message that appears when you try to edit the document. Disable the Mark as Final option in the File menu. Unprotect the document with a password if you know it.

    • @moccha568
      @moccha568 10 місяців тому

      @@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware Thank you for your response I've tried everything but still having problems... 😭

  • @sabrinarahat5600
    @sabrinarahat5600 3 роки тому

    the problem is that when ever you click on word doc it say you dont have permission to use it .....and you are asking us to click on word doc ....dah

  • @angelanutu1
    @angelanutu1 6 місяців тому

    Your method worked!! Thank you

  • @celialopez-ocon871
    @celialopez-ocon871 2 роки тому +1

    I can not open the app, at all!

  • @Patton001
    @Patton001 3 роки тому

    First Aid one worked for me, and was the simplest!

  • @adamwood9097
    @adamwood9097 3 роки тому

    Solution 3 worked for me (couldn't open Microsoft Excel). Thanks for your help!

  • @jamesmarsh2828
    @jamesmarsh2828 2 роки тому

    Thanks this finally fixed my problem with saving documents

  • @hudsonkelly72
    @hudsonkelly72 2 роки тому

    Yeah! The third option worked for me on my Mac! Thank you so much! I tried the first two options and was bummed then I tried the third and it worked. Great job on this video! It's easy to understand. Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate you :) :) :)

  • @ishitakapoor8022
    @ishitakapoor8022 2 місяці тому

    Loved it thanksss!

  • @deliodownload
    @deliodownload 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much the 3rd option worked for me

  • @angelibonifacio7016
    @angelibonifacio7016 3 роки тому +1

    thanks man worked on first try

  • @laura.laboone
    @laura.laboone 5 місяців тому

    Okay, posting in case this helps someone. None of these solutions worked. I finally figured out that I just needed to update the Word app on my Mac. Lol that was my solution!

  • @heatherstanworth9816
    @heatherstanworth9816 Рік тому

    Can you help me on excel that won’t open?

  • @wanfarahdianawanadli8215
    @wanfarahdianawanadli8215 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for your video. It really helps me!

  • @sohaibr.3257
    @sohaibr.3257 7 місяців тому

    The first solution helped me, thank you (Macbook Air M2; bought new August 2022 in Texsa, USA)

  • @IamKenshin_
    @IamKenshin_ 4 роки тому

    Does this work for regular pc as well

  • @genesuleman4844
    @genesuleman4844 Рік тому

    The document was recovered but the content was lost how do I recover that?

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  Рік тому

      Hi there,
      We are very sorry to hear that. If you encounter any issues with our product, please contact our customer support account through direct Message to ensure that your issue can be resolved in a timely manner.
      Official support website👉support.wondershare.com/

  • @justinsquires40
    @justinsquires40 3 роки тому +1

    Thank You the information was a great help. CHEERS

  • @gatoguatemala
    @gatoguatemala 4 роки тому +1

    Total scam I have written several times and they delete my comments I bought the full version and it took more than 72 hours to recover the files of which none served all say error I think they only steal your information they never respond

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much for letting us know about your situation. Wondershare values every single opinion from our customers. I truly understand your disappointment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to you and we really hope to make it right for you.
      We failed to locate your order number. Could you please tell us your order number or licensed email? We want to compensate for all the inconvenience caused to you in this process.
      We will help you to contact our technical support and solve your issue.

  • @eveddie4176
    @eveddie4176 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! 2 worked for me

  • @miwie
    @miwie Рік тому

    TYSM ILY YOU SAVED MY LIFE

  • @Ysrsobh
    @Ysrsobh Рік тому

    thank you for this video 👏

  • @zahraakram8942
    @zahraakram8942 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!

  • @bemnetmerkebu9640
    @bemnetmerkebu9640 2 роки тому

    U are a life saver my bruv!

  • @jamesfinch7617
    @jamesfinch7617 3 роки тому

    mine has ~$ on it and nothing works, any help?

  • @naimab3119
    @naimab3119 Рік тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

  • @danissiahidalgo6928
    @danissiahidalgo6928 3 роки тому

    Any of those first 3 options work for me :(

  • @sonyabest8847
    @sonyabest8847 3 роки тому +3

    You saved me! This video was super clear and easy to follow. It was straight to the point which I loved. Thank you so much!

  • @valeriemak1281
    @valeriemak1281 4 роки тому +1

    It worked!! Thank you!

  • @chantelkatongera
    @chantelkatongera 3 роки тому

    dude how am I supposed to open the app when it still is not opening seriously???

  • @anupamsahakolkata
    @anupamsahakolkata 3 роки тому

    THANKS A LOT

  • @INSPIREZON
    @INSPIREZON 11 місяців тому

    Thank you it works on mine

  • @mohamedadamfarah4753
    @mohamedadamfarah4753 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much Really you helped me

  • @Croissant44
    @Croissant44 3 роки тому

    Thanks, 3:23 really helped. I'll give you a subscribe

  • @lizatosha7160
    @lizatosha7160 Рік тому

    Wow! It was in the bin all along!

  • @markdombrovski5372
    @markdombrovski5372 Рік тому

    awesome!

  • @bruuuidogames1944
    @bruuuidogames1944 2 роки тому

    There is no 'go' menu!

  • @justhuman3424
    @justhuman3424 Рік тому

    all did not work for me

  • @saraw5143
    @saraw5143 Рік тому +1

    It worked!

  • @Jokester1338
    @Jokester1338 3 роки тому

    Nothing worked

  • @azhambafadal2654
    @azhambafadal2654 3 роки тому

    thank you my ms.word already work

  • @a.s9509
    @a.s9509 6 місяців тому

    didn't work for me

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  6 місяців тому

      Hi there, thank you for your question! Can you please provide me with some more information does nothing happen when u try to launch it do you get an error message?

    • @a.s9509
      @a.s9509 6 місяців тому

      @@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware Nothing happened. The problems is still there!

  • @aminbabaie3274
    @aminbabaie3274 27 днів тому

    Please don’t make the people stupid word dosnt work from 2007 on laptop if you don’t pay for it just its working in google chrome wen you sign in

  • @rarecoral212
    @rarecoral212 2 роки тому +1

    Nothing helped

  • @return7294
    @return7294 9 місяців тому

    Thanks from Ukrainian users!)

  • @panjavarnames
    @panjavarnames 4 роки тому

    don't have Mac TEAM

  • @kendee46
    @kendee46 2 роки тому

    Spoke far too quickly it stresses me out even more

  • @shs-vg5wy
    @shs-vg5wy Рік тому

    not helpful but appreciate your video

  • @toddmoore9396
    @toddmoore9396 2 роки тому +1

    PLEASE SLOW DOWN. You're going too fast.

  • @Runsheeg53633
    @Runsheeg53633 4 місяці тому

    Not helpful at all. Unfortunately.

  • @sabinebertrand6547
    @sabinebertrand6547 Рік тому

    🎉

  • @megankelly289
    @megankelly289 3 роки тому

    Wow, you’re ridiculously good looking 😍🥰

  • @gavhlev2853
    @gavhlev2853 3 роки тому

    you speak so fast... i’m new

  • @veldrinekapesha2178
    @veldrinekapesha2178 3 роки тому

    You are fine 😍

  • @gladysderhovanesian2187
    @gladysderhovanesian2187 3 роки тому

    Thank you, it was helpful 🙏🏻

  • @pasakornparakkamanon5662
    @pasakornparakkamanon5662 2 роки тому

    Thank you