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I wanted to open a file with Word but I don't know where it's located. I know I have it installed on my computer.
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If you really have Word installed then just double-click on the file and it should open in Word.
Alternatively, click on Start-All Programs-Microsoft Office-Microsoft Word
If double-clicking on the file doesn't work ,and the Menu item is not there, then you don't have Word installed.
And if you type 'Word' in the search programs & files text box does that reveal the Word shortcut?
PS If this is a new PC unless it was supplied with Office Starter then any Word version installed will be a Trial version. Word/Office is not part of win7
Hi Rolando,
To help you out with your concern, we would like to suggest that you check this topic Search for the original document on this Article: KB 316951.
Thanks.
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I found my word (Windows 7) by putting this on the address bar
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\winword.exe
