Reset Word to default: How to

Stay productive with our tips for Office. Here is an important tip for Word.


In the user interface of Microsoft Word, there is unfortunately no option to reset the program to the initial state. However, most of the settings are stored in the registry, so you can use it.


You should save the current Word settings beforehand. To reset your MS Word, follow these steps:


The next time you start Word, you will return to the default settings. The method shown can not only be helpful when the Word settings are mixed, but also when the program does not work as it should.