Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 19, 2020)
This tip applies to Word 2000, 2002, and 2003
Beginning with Word 2000, Microsoft added the ability for Word to "fix" itself. This means that you can instruct the program to examine all its components and reload them from the original installation CD-ROMs. In order to start this process in Word, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Macros dialog box.
This starts the process. You may be prompted by the program to shut certain documents or programs in order for the fixing to finish. Follow the instructions, as prompted.
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