Summary
When you try to open a Word document on Mac document, Word stops opening. If you are faced with this issue and are willing to solve it, then follow the 3 solutions. If you have data loss problem after fixing the Word not opening issue, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac can do you a favor.
'Word 2016 on my Mac won't open. It flashes immediately by double-clicking and then closes unexpectedly. I didn't do anything or any change. How to fix it if Microsoft Word won't open at all?'
In addition to this situation, most users are also faced with these errors:
First, open your document and click on the Edit link in the tool bar. Or you can use the keyboard shortcut, the Control Key plus the letter “f” on a PC or the Command Key, plus the letter “f” on a Mac. To make replacement changes, when you find the word remember to highlight it. Then use Control or Command “x” to delete it. Next edit what’s there or type in your new word. Open any file from Microsoft Word with Doc Viewer. Doc Viewer is a fast, free, simple app for viewing Doc, DocX, and other text files. Access your files in one click from the handy live tile, or share and print your document, all completely free. How to Open Word Office Documents on a Mac Step 1. Download a copy of OpenOffice from its website. Locate the Microsoft Word or Office document you want to open. Select 'Open With' from the options menu.
- The application Microsoft Word quit unexpectedly
- Microsoft Word cannot be opened because of a problem. Check with the developer to make sure Microsoft Word works with this version of Mac OS X
As Microsoft Word is widely used among people, owning some basic Word troubleshooting is recognized as an essential skill. Today you're going to learn three tricks in solving Word not opening on Mac. The given workarounds are applicable to all Word editions such as 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 2016.
1. Run Repair Disk Permissions
Step 1: On the 'Go' menu, click 'Utilities'. Start the Disk Utility program.
Step 2: Choose the primary hard disk drive for your computer. Then, click the 'First Aid' tab.
Step 3: Click 'Run' to repair the disk volume errors and permissions. When it finishes, click 'Done'.
2. Remove Word Preferences
Step 1: Open 'Library'. Usually, click 'GO' > 'Go to the folder', then type ~/Library
Step 2: Locate a file named as 'Preferences'.
Step 3: Find a file named as com.microsoft.Word.plist. Move the file to the desktop.
Start Word, and check whether the problem still occurs.
If the problem still occurs, exit Microsoft Word, and then restore the 'com.microsoft.word.prefs.plist' file to its original location. Then, go to Step 4.
If the problem seems to be resolved, you can move the file to the trash.
Note: If you do not locate the file, the program is using the default preferences.
Step 4: Exit all Microsoft Office for Mac programs. Then, Click the Word icon. On the left, click 'Preferences'.
Step 5: Click 'File Locations'.
Step 6: Select 'User templates'.
Step 7: Locate the file that is named Normal, and move the file to the desktop.
You can also find the file named as Normal through this way: 'Library' > 'Application Support' > 'Microsoft' > 'Office' > 'User Templates' > 'Normal'
Start Word, and check whether the problem still occurs. If the problem seems to be resolved, you can move the 'Normal' file to the trash.
3. Try to Open and Repair Word
Step 1: Start Word. On the File menu, click 'Open'.
Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select the file that you want to open. Click the down arrow on the Open button, click 'Open' > 'Repair'.
Recover Deleted and Missing Word on Mac
Do not worry if the 'Word not opening' issue causes data loss disaster, you can recover unsaved Word document on Mac from its Temporary folder and AutoRecovery save. While for a deleted Word document on Mac, the easiest way of recovery is using a third-party Mac data recovery software.
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac also recovers Word document that is missing, deleted or lost due to formatting, virus infection and other misoperation, and the best part of using the software to recover Word is being able to preview the file entirety.
Step 1. Select the location where your important Word documents were lost and click Scan button.
Step 2. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac will start immediately a quick scan as well as a deep scan on your selected disk volume. Meanwhile, the scanning results will be presented in the left pane.
Step 3. By Path and Type, you can quickly filter the Word files you've lost earlier. Select the target files and click Recover Now button to get them back at once.
It is a good idea to lock your Word Documents with a password, in case they have your personal information. This will prevent anyone with access to your computer from viewing your personal information.
Password Protect Word Documents on PC or Mac
There are many users who prefer writing journals, diaries and storing all kinds of personal information in Microsoft Word Documents on their PC or Mac, instead of using Journals, diaries and note bools made out of paper.
The downside to this habit is that anyone with access to your computer can open any of your Word Documents and start reading through your entire journal, diary or view your personal information.
Luckily all versions of Microsoft Office come with a built-in feature which allows you to password protect a Word Document.
You will find below the steps to password protect Microsoft Word Documents in Office 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 both on a PC and a Mac.
Important: Make sure the password that you set is something that you can remember or store it in a secure place.
Password Protect Word Document in Office 2013 and 2016 on PC
Creating a password for Word Documents in Office 2013 and 2016 on PC is a very straightforward and easy procedure.
1. Open the Word Document that you would like to password protect
2. Once the Word Document is open, click on the File option, located in the top left corner of your screen.
3. On the next screen, click on Info from the left menu, in case you are not already on the Info screen.
4. Next click on Protect Document (See image above)
5. From the ensuing dropdown click on Encrypt with Password option
6. Next, you will see a popup, enter the password for the Word Document and click on OK. On the next pop-up re-enter the password and click on Ok once again.
7. Now, close the Word document and from the pop-up click on Save, to save the changes you have just made
From now on whenever someone tries to open that Word document, they will have to enter a password to view the Word Document.
Password Protect Word Document in Office 2013 and 2016 on Mac
The procedure to password protect a Word Document in Office 2013 and 2016 on Mac is different than the procedure to do it on a PC.
1. On your Mac open the Word Document that you would like to password protect
2. Once the document is open, click on the Review tab at the top (See image below)
3. Next click on Protect document (See image below)
4. On the next screen, you have the option to set a Password to Open the document and a Password to modify the document. You can enter the Password in one or both of the boxes and click on OK.
5. Next, you will see a popup, renter your password and click on Ok to save your password.
From now on whenever you or anyone else tries to open this Word document, they will be prompted to enter a password.
Password Protect Word Document in Office 2007 and 2010
The process to password protect Word Document in Office 2007 and 2010 is completely different from doing it in Office 2013 and 2016.
1. Open the Word document that you would like to password protect.
2. Next, click on the Office icon, located in the top left corner
3. From the dropdown hover your mouse over Prepare option and then click on Encrypt Document (See image above)
4. From the pop-up enter in a password for your Word document
5. On the next pop-up renter the password.
6. Once you have set a password, click on the x icon and then from the popup click on Save in order to save your password.
Remove Password from Word Document in Office 2013 and 2016
If you no longer want to password protect your Word Document than you can remove the password.
1. Open the Word Document that you want to remove password from and click on File > Info > Protect Document
2. From the dropdown menu, click on Encrypt with Password
3. On the pop-up clear the password that is currently there and click on Ok
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4. Now close the Word document and click on Save to remove the password.
If you are a Mac user than you can also remove password from Word document in case you no longer need one.
1. Open the Word Document that you want to remove password from and click on Review tab
2. Next click on Protect Document.
3. On the next screen clear out the password in the password box and click on OK to save changes
Remove Password from Word Document in Office 2007 and 2010
If you want to remove password from a Word Document, then follow the steps below.
1. Open the Word Document you want to remove password from
2. Click on the Office icon, located in the top left corner of your screen.
3. Next hover your mouse over Prepare option and click on Encrypt Document (See image above)
4. From the pop-up, delete the password and click on OK
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5. Now close the Word document and click on Save to remove the password