Let us know if the Word error disappears after following the steps in the wiki article. Check the Temp environment variable' that happens when opening a Word document, check this wiki article by MVP Jayįreedman: Fix 'Word could not create the work file' To check the bit version of your computer, do this:īeside System type, it'll show whether your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit.įor the error 'Word could not create the work file. The bit version will be shown on the first line, right after the product version. To check the bit version of Office, follow these steps: Windows XP - Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties Advanced Environment variables Choose New, Edit or Delete. In older windows systems you had to navigate to Advanced System Settings in Control Panel to view, edit or add environmental variables. Is your computer running the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of Windows 10? If you haveĦ4-bit Windows 10, your Office suite should be 64-bit as well for full compatibility. Set PATH and other environment variables in Windows 10.

Since all the Office files aren't showing previews, it's possible that the version of Office is causing this. We appreciate the information you've provided. Preview pane not working for documents in windows 10

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