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Word Document Small on Screen: How to Restore Normal Size
Everything you need to restore Word to normal size
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A number of users have reported that whenever their Word document is too small on screen when they open it. This issue seems to affect all versions of Microsoft Word, so this indicates that the problem is local.
In this article, we will explore a quick way to fix this annoying error. Read on to find out more.
Why is my Word document small?
Listed below are some of the reasons your Word document might be small on screen:
Now, if you are wondering how you can fix the default window size for Word documents, proceed to the next section of this guide.
How do I get my Word document back to normal size?
1. Change settings from the properties window
2. Maximize the window before closing Word
3. Use the Ctrl key on your keyboard
In this article, we explored the best ways to deal with the problem caused by Microsoft Word opening in a small window, no matter what settings you applied to it before closing the document.
Similarly, if youcan’t zoom word documentsfor some reason, check our detailed guide to rectify it.
Please feel free to let us know if any of these methods helped you solve your issue by using the comment section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
