Word disappeared on Windows 10

If Microsoft Word has disappeared from your Windows 10 laptop, you can try the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check if Word is still installed: Go to the Start menu and look for Microsoft Word in the list of applications. If it’s not there, it may need to be reinstalled.
2. Search for Word: Use the search function in Windows 10. Click on the Start button and type "Word" in the search bar. If it appears in the search results, you can open it from there.
3. Check Task Manager: Sometimes, Word may be running in the background. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and look for Microsoft Word under the Processes tab. If it's there, you can select it and click on "End Task" to close it, then try reopening Word.
4. Reinstall Word: If Word is not found, you may need to reinstall it. You can do this through the Microsoft Store or by downloading it from the Microsoft website if you have a subscription.
5. Repair Office: If Word is installed but not opening, you can try repairing the Office installation. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, find Microsoft Office in the list, select it, and then click on "Change". Choose the repair option and follow the prompts.
6. Check for Windows Updates: Sometimes, updating Windows can resolve issues with applications. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to seek further assistance from Microsoft support.

References:

• How to recover unsaved Word documents