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Sometimes you may encounter situations where you need to reset certain settings in Word and Excel. However, if you find those options no longer useful, you may not remember how to revert to the original settings. At that point, you might consider resetting the default options. Check out the 2 methods below to reset defaults in Word, Excel 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 that we have listed.
Restore default settings in Word and Excel 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013
Method 1: Using Registry
From the desktop screen, press Windows-R
Navigate to the following path HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Office/
Depending on the version of Office you are using, it will present you with appropriate options accordingly.
- Folder 11.0 for Word Excel 2003
- Folder 12.0 for Word Excel 2007
- Folder 14.0 for Word Excel 2010
- Folder 15.0 for Word Excel 2013
Next, locate the Word and Excel folders, right-click, and select Delete to remove them.
Method 2: Using Microsoft's software.
First, download the default restore tool for Word Excel here. After downloading, run the file.
After the startup process is complete, your Word and Excel settings will revert to default.
Thus, we have introduced to you how to restore default settings in Word, Excel 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013. After restoring to default, your Word and Excel will resemble the version right after initial installation. If interested, refer to Word, Excel, Powerpoint tricks. After consulting, your knowledge of Microsoft Office will be greatly enhanced.
