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Do you want to reset Word to 
default settings in Windows 11? 

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Then you are at the right place as here 
is how to do so. Let’s get started. 

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This is The Windows Club.
You might change several  

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settings in Microsoft Word for some special 
situations, but when you want to remove the  

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specific configuration, it doesn’t work and 
will affect what you do next, or even you cannot  

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create a new document/presentation smoothly.
In this video, we will show you how to reset  

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Word to default settings in Windows 11.
Let’s get started. 

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Method: Reset Word To Default 
Settings Via Registry Editor 

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To reset Word to default settings in 
Windows 11, follow the steps below. 

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Since this is a registry operation, it is 
recommended that you back up the registry  

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or create a system restore point as necessary 
precautionary measures. Once done, press the  

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Windows key + R to launch Run utility.
In the Run dialog box, type ‘regedit’  

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and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
Navigate or jump to the registry key path below: 

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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word
At the location, on the left navigation pane,  

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under the Word registry folder, 
delete the registry key you want to. 

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Data key: This key contains binary information 
for “most recently used” lists, including the  

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most recently used file list and the most recently 
used address book list. This key also contains  

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“Track Changes” settings and “Edit” settings.
Options key: This key stores the options that  

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you can set from Microsoft Word, either by 
changing menu options or by running the Registry  

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Options Utility. The possibilities are in two 
groups: default options and optional settings. 

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Wizards key: All wizard defaults are stored 
in this key. These settings are created the  

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first time that you run a wizard.
Exit Registry Editor when done. 

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So, that's it.
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