How to Restore Factory Settings in Microsoft Word

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose the Run option from the Start menu.

   This displays the Run dialog box.
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   Step 2: In the "Open" box

   Click "OK" to start the Regedit program.
   
   If you are using Word 2010, select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office/14.0/Word <keychoice>.
   
   If you are using Word 2007, select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office/12.0/Word <keychoice>.
   
   If you are using Word 2003, select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office/11.0/Word <keychoice>.
   
   If you are using Word 2002, select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office/10.0/Word <keychoice>.
   
   If you are using Word 2000, select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office/9.0/Word <keychoice>. , A prompt will ask if you really want to delete the key.
   
   Select "Yes."
   
   , It should now be restored to default settings.
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   Step 3: type in "regedit."

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   Step 4: Press the Delete key.

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   Step 5: Close the Registry Editor.

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   Step 6: Restart Microsoft Word.

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