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Delete the Word Data registry key Most of the frequently used options in Word are stored in the Word Data registry key. A common troubleshooting step is to delete the Word Data registry key. The next time that you start Word, Word rebuilds the Word Data registry key by using the default settings. To view these options in Word 2002 or Word 2003, click Options on the Tools menu. To view these options in Word 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Word Options. Note When you delete the Word Data registry key, Word resets several options to their default settings. One such option is the "most recently used file" list on the File menu. Additionally, Word resets many settings that you customize in the Options dialog box. To delete the Word Data registry key, follow these steps:    1. Exit all Office programs.    2. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.    3. Locate the following registry subkey, as appropr...