Word Document Is Blank When Opened: Here’s What to do

Sometimes, corrupt Word documents may prompt this problem

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Updated onMarch 29, 2024

updated onMarch 29, 2024

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Microsoft Word allows users to create documents containing numerous data. It lets you save files on your computer for offline access. However, many users complain about Word documents being blank when opened even though not empty. Hence, it makes it impossible to access the content in the document.

Also, we have a detailed guide onfixing Word experiencing an error when opening the fileerror on Windows 11.

Why is the Word document blank when opened?

Microsoft Word documents not showing content when opened can occur for many reasons. Some factors that may be responsible for the issue are:

Other factors not highlighted above may also be responsible for the Word document being blank when opened. Nonetheless, we’ll discuss how to easily fix the issue.

How can I fix a Word document if it’s blank when opened?

Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps, go through the following:

If you can’t fix the issue, proceed with the troubleshooting steps below:

1. Turn Off Add-Ins

Disabling the ads-ins on the Word app can resolve any interference they’re causing the app.

2. Run an SFC scan

Running an SFC scan will detect and repair corrupt system files causing the Word document not to show content. Checkhow to fix the run as administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC.

You can as well tryspecialized repair programsthat automatically replace your system’s corrupt or missing files after thoroughly scanning your device, which instantly ensures a better PC performance.

3. Repair corrupt Word files

Repairing the corrupt Word file will resolve errors impeding the file. You can read about thebest tool for fixing corrupt documentsin Microsoft Word.

4. Update Windows OS

Updating the Windows OS will install necessary patches for fixing bugs causing issues with the Word app.

5. Repair or reinstall Microsoft Office

Uninstalling Microsoft Office will fix issues affecting the Word app. Also, it’ll help update Microsoft Office to the latest build.

Alternatively, you can check how to fixMost of the features have been disabled because this product needs an updateerror.

Let us know which solution worked in the comments area below.

Word Document Is Blank When Opened: Here’s What to do#

Why is the Word document blank when opened?#

How can I fix a Word document if it’s blank when opened?#

1. Turn Off Add-Ins#

2. Run an SFC scan#

3. Repair corrupt Word files#

4. Update Windows OS#

5. Repair or reinstall Microsoft Office#