Word can't do this because the dialog box is open

Microsoft Word is the best word editor available for users. While it is almost perfect, many users report a problem with the application where they encounter the error Word can’t do this because a dialog box is open. The error occurs while creating a new Word document or opening an existing one.

The primary cause of this problem is that a dialog box associated with Microsoft Word is open. It might not be visible upfront if many windows are open on your computer. Here are a few fixes and suggestions:

1] Find the dialog box and close it

2] Kill the Microsoft Word process

3] Disable Add-ins in Microsoft Word

4] Repair Microsoft Office

[edashishasariang]

Thank you so much you solve my problems 🙏❤️

[Criivy]

Thank you so much option 2 helped me 💙

[Gohad.]

2nd option worked for me! Thanks a bunch

[alayubiofficial]

Thank you so much method 2 is worked to me

[jennifergalit]

Thank you.... method 2 works for me...

[DAVIAPRESENTA]

ajudou a mim aqui do Brasil, thank you

[Ynot]

I’m having this problem in outlook and on a Remote Desktop so I can’t even task manager as it’s doing my tasks outside of the Remote Desktop.