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Open up local copy of Word
Select File > Options > Add-ins
Click GO on Manage COM Addins
4. A popup will appear allowing you to remove Add-ins.
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If this solves the issue you can add the necessary add-ins one by one to confirm which add-in caused the issue.
Modify Word General option:
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Open up local copy of Word
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Select File > Options > General >Optimize for compatibility
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