Issue / Question
In this article, you will find some quick tips to clean up your Microsoft Word, which should result in faster performance.
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Why is Microsoft running slow?
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How do I make Microsoft faster?
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Can I increase Microsoft's speed?
Environment
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Platform
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Audience Affected
Cause
Microsoft Word's performance can deteriorate and significantly slow down if bloated with add-on software or running on dated or inadequate hardware.
Resolution
Disable hardware graphics acceleration
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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 Start button
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Select Gear Icon
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Select Update & Security
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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 (it might require a system restart)
Repair Office
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Select Start button
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Select Gear Icon
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Select Apps (For Windows 11 Users, select Apps and then Installed Apps)
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Locate and Select the appropriate Microsoft Office installation
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Select Advanced Options (For Windows 11 Users, this option can be found in the 3-dot menu on the right of the app)
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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 (it might require a system restart)