Open A New Word Document

If Word was installed as a single program (not part of a suite):

Start Microsoft Word by clicking on the Start button in the Windows task bar:

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Select Programs, then select Microsoft Word.

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A new Untitled Document will open.

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If Word was installed as part of a Microsoft Office Suite:

Click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar:

Select New Office Document. A New Office Document window will open.

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Click Blank Document once to select it.

Click OK.

Microsoft Word is launched. A new document opens.