- On the Windows Start menu, click Run.
- Enter the path to Word, such as C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Winword.exe, or click Browse to locate it.
- At the end of the path, type a space, and then type a startup switch.
Create a desktop shortcut- Right-click the Windows desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
- In the Type the location of the item box, enter the path to Word, such as C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Winword.exe, or click Browse to locate it.
- At the end of the path, type a space, and then type a startup switch.
- /safe
- Start Word in Office Safe Mode.
- /ttemplatename
- Start Word with a new document based on a template other than the Normal template. Example: /tMyfax.dot
Note If the file name has spaces in it, enclose the complete name in quotation marks
— for example, /t"Elegant Report.dot" Security Because templates can store macro viruses, be careful about opening them or creating files based on new templates. Take the following precautions: run up-to-date antivirus software on your computer, set your macro security level to high, clear the Trust all installed add-ins and templates check box, use digital signatures, and maintain a list of trusted sources.
- /pxslt
- Start Word with a new XML document based on the specified Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT). Example: /p:c:\MyTransform.xsl
- /a
- Start Word and prevent add-ins and global templates (including the Normal template) from being loaded automatically. The /a switch also locks the setting files.
- /laddinpath
- Start Word and then load a specific Word add-in. Example: /lSales.dll
Security Use caution when running executable files or code in macros or applications. Executable files or code can be used to carry out actions that might compromise the security of your computer and data.
- /m
- Start Word without running any AutoExec macros.
- /mmacroname
- Start Word and then run a specific macro. The /m switch also prevents Word from running any AutoExec macros. Example: /mSalelead
Security Because macros can contain viruses, be careful about running them. Take the following precautions: run up-to-date antivirus software on your computer; set your macro security level to high; clear the Trust all installed add-ins and templates check box; use digital signatures; maintain a list of trusted publishers.
- /n
- Start a new instance of Word with no document open. Documents opened in each instance of Word will not appear as choices in the Window menu of other instances.
- /w
- Start a new instance of Word with a blank document. Documents opened in each instance of Word will not appear as choices in the Window menu of the other instances.
Note To suppress automatic macros without using switches, hold down SHIFT while you start Word.