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Do you want to reset Word to default settings in Windows 11?
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Then you are at the right place as here is how to do so. Let’s get started.
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This is The Windows Club. You might change several
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settings in Microsoft Word for some special situations, but when you want to remove the
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specific configuration, it doesn’t work and will affect what you do next, or even you cannot
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create a new document/presentation smoothly. In this video, we will show you how to reset
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Word to default settings in Windows 11. Let’s get started.
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Method: Reset Word To Default Settings Via Registry Editor
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To reset Word to default settings in Windows 11, follow the steps below.
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Since this is a registry operation, it is recommended that you back up the registry
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or create a system restore point as necessary precautionary measures. Once done, press the
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Windows key + R to launch Run utility. In the Run dialog box, type ‘regedit’
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and hit Enter to open Registry Editor. Navigate or jump to the registry key path below:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word At the location, on the left navigation pane,
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under the Word registry folder, delete the registry key you want to.
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Data key: This key contains binary information for “most recently used” lists, including the
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most recently used file list and the most recently used address book list. This key also contains
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“Track Changes” settings and “Edit” settings. Options key: This key stores the options that
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you can set from Microsoft Word, either by changing menu options or by running the Registry
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Options Utility. The possibilities are in two groups: default options and optional settings.
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Wizards key: All wizard defaults are stored in this key. These settings are created the
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first time that you run a wizard. Exit Registry Editor when done.
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