MS WORD runtime error 53

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MS WORD runtime error 53

Microsoft Word runtime error 53, I have this error every time I open a file in Microsoft Word, I have seen some solution described in teh past , tried to delete the linkcreation.dotm in different ways, but still the error appear, I am not sure how to proceed to eliminate this annoying error, please help, I am running OS sequoia 15.7.2

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Dec 5, 2025 4:17 PM

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steve626

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Dec 5, 2025 4:30 PM in response to SaulMarcelo

What version of Word are you using? How was it installed?

Have you tried opening it with the shift key held down?

Also, try booting your Mac into safe mode and see if Word runs in safe mode. If it does, the problem stems from something installed.

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