Introduction
Microsoft Word's performance can deteriorate and significantly slow down if bloated with add-on software or running on dated or inadequate hardware.
Solutions
Disable hardware graphics acceleration
- Open Microsoft Word
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Select File
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Select Options
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Select Advanced and scroll down to Display
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Check Disable hardware graphics acceleration.
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Select OK and Restart Office.
Delete Normal.dotm File
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Open File Explorer
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Navigate to C:\Users\[Username]\appdata\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
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Delete the file labeled Normal.dotm
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Open Microsoft Word to create a new Normal.dotm file.
Install Updates
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Select the Start button(blue square box with four (4) smaller blue boxes)
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Select the gear Icon settings
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Select Windows Update
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Select Check for updates
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Open Microsoft Word and see if it is faster after updates are installed
Repair Office
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Select the Start button
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Select the Gear Icon
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Select Apps
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Locate and select the appropriate Microsoft Office installation
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Select Advanced Options
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Select Repair
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Select Continue
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Select Continue again
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Open Microsoft Word and see if it is faster after updates are installed
