my documents are not allowing me to edit they have a repair now pop up window

Sanelisiwe Sengwayo 0 Reputation points
2026-02-04T22:57:45.2466667+00:00

my word,pdf ,powerpoint documents are not allowing me to edit they have a repair now pop up window

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-04T22:58:21.5566667+00:00
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    It seems that you're encountering an issue with your documents in Microsoft Word, PDF, and PowerPoint where they are not allowing you to edit and are prompting a "Repair Now" window. This is often indicative of a problem with the Office applications themselves.

    To resolve this issue, it is recommended to perform an Online Repair of the Office applications. The "Repair Now" option typically does not resolve the problem effectively. Here are the steps you can follow:

    1. Exit all Office applications.
    2. Go to the Control Panel and find the Office application you want to repair.
    3. Select the Online Repair option, which is more thorough and may include reinstallation of Office.
    4. Ensure you can access your Microsoft account to verify that your Office product is associated with it before starting the repair process.

    If the issue persists after performing the repair, you may want to check for any damaged documents or consider reinstalling the Office suite altogether.


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