How to Repair Microsoft Office on Windows 10

If you’re experiencing issues with your Microsoft Office applications on Windows 10, such as Word, Excel, or Outlook not functioning properly, you can try repairing the Office suite. This process can help resolve common problems and get your Office programs back up and running smoothly.

Quick Repair vs. Online Repair

Microsoft Office provides two main repair options: Quick Repair and Online Repair. The Quick Repair option is a faster process that detects and replaces corrupted files, while the Online Repair is a more comprehensive process that ensures everything is fixed.

To access the repair options, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Windows “Start” icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on “Settings”.
3. Click on “Apps”.
4. Select “Microsoft Office” (or the specific Office application you’re having issues with, such as “Microsoft Excel” if you don’t have the full Office suite installed).
5. Click “Modify”.
6. Choose either “Quick Repair” or “Online Repair” and then click “Repair” to begin the process.

Repairing Office via Control Panel

Alternatively, you can also access the Office repair options through the Control Panel:

1. Open the Control Panel by typing “control panel” in the Windows search box and selecting the top result.
2. In the Control Panel, click on “Programs” and then “Programs and Features”.
3. Locate the Microsoft Office product you want to repair, right-click on it, and select “Change”.
4. Depending on your Office installation type (Click-to-run or MSI-based), you’ll see the “Quick Repair” or “Online Repair” options. Select the appropriate one and follow the on-screen instructions.

When Repair Doesn’t Work

If the repair process doesn’t resolve the issues with your Office applications, you may need to take more drastic measures. In such cases, you can try the following steps:

1. Download and run the Microsoft Office Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) tool, which can help diagnose and fix a wide range of Office-related problems.
2. If the SaRA tool doesn’t work, you may need to completely uninstall and then reinstall Microsoft Office. This can be done by using the Office Uninstall Support Tool, which can be downloaded from the Microsoft website.

Remember, the specific steps may vary depending on your version of Windows and the Office suite you’re using, but the general process should be similar. If you’re still experiencing issues after trying these steps, you may want to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.