*Word document is not opening on my Mac laptop.

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sharon jackson 0

My Word documents won't open in the Finder on my Mac.

When I open the Finder on my Mac and try to open a Word document, it doesn't open.

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John Korchok 236K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-05-11T21:45:55.49+00:00

What results do you get if you use the File>Open command in Word with the same file?
sharon jackson 0 Reputation points

2026-05-14T17:14:20.0033333+00:00

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John Korchok 236K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-05-14T17:55:47.16+00:00
To diagnose this problem, please reply whether you can open a file using either of the following methods:

Double-clicking on the file icon, or

Using the File>Open command in Word.

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John Korchok 236K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-05-11T21:45:55.49+00:00

What results do you get if you use the File>Open command in Word with the same file?
sharon jackson 0 Reputation points

2026-05-14T17:14:20.0033333+00:00

In response tp Korchok, that i need access. I am fully subscribed.
John Korchok 236K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-05-14T17:55:47.16+00:00

To diagnose this problem, please reply whether you can open a file using either of the following methods:

Double-clicking on the file icon, or

Using the File>Open command in Word.