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ImportantThis article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure to back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up, restore, and modify the registry, see. SummaryThis article describes various methods that you can use to reset user options and registry settings in Microsoft Office Word.There are two basic types of options that you can define in Word. These options are as follows:.

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Options that affect the way that the program operates. (The information for this kind of option is generally stored in the Microsoft Windows registry.). Options that affect the formatting or the appearance of one or more documents. (The information for this kind of option is stored in templates or documents.)When you troubleshoot unusual behavior in the program or in a document, first determine whether the problem might be caused by formatting, options, or settings.

If the behavior occurs in multiple documents, we recommend that you try to reset Microsoft Word to the program's default settings. How to reset user options and registry settings in WordTo have us reset user options and registry settings in Microsoft Word for you, go to the 'Here's an easy fix' section. If you prefer to reset user options and registry settings in Microsoft Word yourself, go to the 'Let me fix it myself' section.

Here's an easy fixTo fix this problem automatically, click the button. In the File Download dialog box, click Run or Open, and then follow the steps in the easy fix wizard. This wizard may be in English only. However, the automatic fix also works for other language versions of Windows. If you’re not on the computer that has the problem, save the easy fix solution to a flash drive or a CD, and then run it on the computer that has the problem.Let me fix it myselfWarning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method.

These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.To manually reset a registry key, you must first delete it. To do this, follow these steps.Important Always export a registry key before you delete it. This step is important because you may have to restore the functionality that is provided by the key.Exit all Microsoft Office programs.Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.Expand the appropriate folders to locate the registry key that you want to delete. NoteFor the rest of this section, all references to the HKEYCURRENTUSER tree apply also to the HKEYUSERS tree, except for the 2007 Microsoft Office 2007 programs and where otherwise noted.The Data key and the Options key are the most frequently changed areas. Data keyWord 2016HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice16.0WordDataWord 2013HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice15.0WordDataWord 2010HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice14.0WordDataWord 2007HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice12.0WordDataWord 2003HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice11.0WordDataWord 2002HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice10.0WordDataWord 2000HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice9.0WordDataThis key contains binary information for 'most recently used' lists, including the most recently used file list and the most recently used address book list.

This key also contains 'Track Changes' settings and 'Edit' settings. Options keyWord 2016HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice16.0WordOptionsWord 2013HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice15.0WordOptionsWord 2010HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice14.0WordOptionsWord 2007HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice12.0WordOptionsWord 2003HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice11.0WordOptionsWord 2002HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice10.0WordOptionsWord 2000HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice9.0WordOptionsThis key stores the options that you can set from Microsoft Word, either by changing menu options or by running the Registry Options Utility.

For more information, see the 'Use the Registry Options Utility' section.The options are in two groups: default options and optional settings. Default options are established during the setup process. You can change them by modifying options in Word.

(To modify options in Word, click Options on the Tools menu.)These options may or may not appear in the registry. Wizards keyWord 2003HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice11.0WordWizardsWord 2002HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice10.0WordWizardsWord 2000HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice9.0WordWizardsAll wizard defaults are stored in this key. These settings are created the first time that you run a wizard. Common keyWord 2016HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice16.0CommonWord 2013HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice15.0CommonWord 2010HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice14.0CommonWord 2007HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice12.0CommonWord 2003HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice11.0CommonWord 2002HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice10.0CommonWord 2000HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice9.0CommonThis key is used by other Microsoft programs, such as the Office programs. These settings are shared between programs. Changes made in one program's settings also appear in the other program's settings.

Shared Tools keyWord 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002 and 2000:HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftShared ToolsThis key contains the paths for all Windows utilities. (The path may include utilities such as Equation, WordArt, and MS Graph.) Paths for graphics filters and text converters are also registered in this location. Repair Word (Office)Word can detect and repair problems associated with Setup.

This feature uses the Windows Installer to correct problems with missing files and to repair registry settings.You can use the following methods to repair or reset Word files and values:. Method 1: Use the 'Detect and Repair' feature. Method 2: Repair Word in Maintenance Mode Setup. Method 3: Reinstall Word (Office)Method 1: Use the 'Detect and Repair' or 'Microsoft Office Diagnostics' feature. NoteThis method is the least aggressive mode of repair. If this method does not resolve the problem, you may still have to use one of the other methods.To run the Detect and Repair feature in Word 2003 and in earlier versions of Word, click Detect and Repair on the Help menu in Word.

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The Detect and Repair feature fixes and repairs Word. All files, registry entries, and optional shortcuts for all Office programs are verified and repaired. If you run Detect and Repair from Word, all other Office programs are also checked. This feature performs only a checksum.The Detect and Repair feature can also restore the Word program shortcuts on the Start menu.

To restore the Word program shortcuts, click Help, click Detect and Repair, and then click to select the Restore my shortcuts while repairing check box.If Detect and Repair does not correct the problem, you may have to reinstall Word. The Reinstall feature in the Maintenance Mode dialog box performs the same action as Detect and Repair, except that Reinstall copies a file when the files are of equal versions. Detect and Repair does not copy over the file when the installation file has the correct version and checksum. NoteThe Detect and Repair feature does not repair damaged documents or damaged data keys in the registry or in the Normal template.If a file that Word uses at Startup is missing, the Windows Installer automatically installs that file before it starts the program.In Word 2007, run the Microsoft Office Diagnostics feature. To do this, click the Microsoft Office Button, click Word Options, click Resources, and then click Diagnose.In Word 2010, repair Word or the installed Office suite in Control Panel. Method 2: Repair Word in Maintenance Mode setup. NoteThis method is a moderate mode of repair.

If this method does not resolve the problem, you may still have to reinstall Word.The Maintenance Mode Setup process is similar to the process found in earlier versions of Word. The Maintenance Mode Setup process allows you to repair, add or remove features, and remove the program. NoteThis method is the most aggressive mode of repair. This mode resets Word to its default settings, except for settings that are stored in your global template (Normal.dot or Normal.dotm). NoteThe Support.dot template is not included in Word 2007 or later versions.For more information about the Registry Options Utility, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:How to change Word options in the Windows registry for Word 2003 Summary of Word options and where they are storedNote In the following table, 'Template' refers to either the Normal.dot template or a custom template. Setting nameStorage locationAutoCorrect-Formatted textNormal.dotm or Normal.dotAutoCorrect-Shared entries.ACL files user.aclAutoSave pathRegistryAutoTextTemplateCompany nameWinword.exeCustom keystroke assignmentsTemplateFont substitutionRegistryMacrosTemplate/documentPicture editingRegistryPrint data formsDocumentSnap to gridRegistryStylesTemplate/documentToolbarsTemplate/documentUser infoRegistryView toolbarsTemplateView/toolbarTemplateDocument PartsTemplateAutoCorrect lists are shared between Office programs.

Any changes that you make to the AutoCorrect entries and settings when you are in one program are immediately available to the other programs. Additionally, Word can store AutoCorrect items that are made up of formatted text and graphics.Information about AutoCorrect is stored in various locations. These locations are listed in the following table. AutoCorrect informationStorage locationAutoCorrect entries shared by all programs.ACL file in the%UserProfile%Application DataMicrosoftOffice folderAutoCorrect entries used only by Word (formatted text and graphics)Normal.dotAutoCorrect settings (correct two initial capitals, capitalize names of days, replace text as you type)RegistryAutoCorrect settings used only by Word (corrects accidental usage of CAPS LOCK key, capitalizes first letter of sentences)RegistryFeedback.

How to Customize a Heading StyleOn the “Home” tab in Word, you’ll find some built-in styles in the “Styles” group, including the Heading 1 and Heading 2 styles.You can right-click either of those heading styles and then select “Modify” to get started customizing them.But Word also includes a bunch of other heading levels—nine in all. To see them, click the little arrow at the bottom right of the “Styles” group.By default, the Styles window that opens shows only recommended styles, which is the same group Word shows on the Ribbon.