Solving the Issue of Microsoft Word Not Opening on a Mac

If you're experiencing issues with Microsoft Word not opening on your Mac, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the problem. One potential solution is to move one or more documents to the Shared folder: Finder > Go > Computer > Macintosh > Users > Shared.

Another approach is to create a new administrator account in System Preferences > Users and Groups, log out, and then log back into the new user account. This may help resolve any permission issues that are preventing Word from opening.

If neither of these steps resolves the issue, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling Word to see if that solves the problem. To do this, go to the Preferences window and click on General. Then, scroll down until you find Word under Software > Applications and click on it to view its information.

It's also a good idea to check for any error messages when trying to open Word documents. Make sure to include specific details about your computer, including the operating system (Mac or Windows), desktop operating system (e.g., Mac Catalina or Windows 10), version of Word you're using, and any error messages you receive.

Additionally, it's possible that there are issues with permissions on a specific location or app that is preventing Word from opening. To investigate this further, go to Apple > About This Mac > System Report.

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