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How to Always Open Blank Document In Microsoft Word

By: Waseem Patwegar

Here is how you can bypass the customary startup screen in Microsoft Word and force Microsoft Office to always open blank document in Microsoft Word.

Always Open Blank Document In Microsoft Word

Always Open Blank Document in Microsoft Word

Unlike previous versions, the newer versions of Microsoft Word (2013 and later) do not open a blank Word document, whenever you start the Microsoft Word program on your computer.

Instead of opening with a blank Word document, the newer versions open with a default start screen that allows users to choose from variety of document templates.

In addition to document templates, the Start screen also displays recently opened documents, pinned documents, and shared documents.

However, many users do not want to be bothered with all these options and instead prefer Microsoft Word to always start with a blank Word document.

Luckily, it is possible to skip or bypass the start screen in Microsoft Word and configure Microsoft Word to always open with a blank document.

Always Open Blank Document in Microsoft Word

Follow the steps below to make Microsoft Word always open Blank Document in Microsoft Word.

1. Open Microsoft Word Program on your computer and open a blank document.

Open Blank Document in Microsoft Word

2. Once you are in blank Word document, click on the File tab located in the top menu bar.

File Tab in Microsoft Word

3. On the File Menu, scroll down and click on the Options tab.

Options Tab in Microsoft Word File Menu

4. On the Word Options screen, scroll down to “Start Up Options” section and uncheck Show the Start screen when this application starts option.

Disable Start Screen in Microsoft Word

5. Click on OK to save this change and close Microsoft Word Program.

Now, restart Microsoft Word on your computer and you will see Microsoft Word automatically opening a blank Word document on your computer.

This setting will be saved on your computer and you will always find Microsoft Office starting with a blank document on your computer.

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