0 Steps to fix it: Click the Word shortcut on your desktop while holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard.A window will appear asking if you wish to open Word in safe mode. To proceed, select Yes. At the top of your screen, click the File menu.From your screen's left sidebar, select Options. It ought to be near the bottom of the priority list.On the following screen, in the left sidebar, select Add-ins.On the right-hand side pane, locate the Manage dropdown menu and click Go next to it.Click OK after unticking all of the add-ins on your screen.If you start Word in normal mode, it should open. Read More: How do I ignore all errors in an MS Word document? Add comment