I am unable to access WordArt and need help please

If you are unable to access WordArt in Microsoft Word, here are a few steps you can try:

1. Check Ribbon Customization: Ensure that the WordArt option is not hidden in your Ribbon. You can customize the Ribbon by right-clicking on it and selecting "Customize the Ribbon." Make sure that the "Insert" tab is checked and that WordArt is included in the options.
2. Update Microsoft Office: Sometimes, issues can be resolved by ensuring that your Office applications are up to date. Check for updates by going to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
3. Restart Word: Close and reopen Microsoft Word to see if the issue persists. Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches.
4. Try Safe Mode: Start Word in Safe Mode by holding down the Ctrl key while opening Word. This can help determine if the issue is caused by add-ins or customizations.
5. Repair Office: If the problem continues, consider repairing your Office installation. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select Microsoft Office, and choose "Change" to access the repair options.

If none of these steps work, you may want to check if there are any specific settings or restrictions on your Hewlett Packard device that could be affecting Word's functionality.

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Hi Rohn,

Thank you for posting, I am here to help. To fix this please follow this steps:

Reopen Microsoft Word.

Restart your computer.

Try to run Microsoft Word using safe mode.

Click Start and search for RUN. Open run then enter this command "winword.exe /safe" then press enter to execute. MS Word will open in safe mode try to insert WordArt see if it will work.

Repair Microsoft 365.

Click Start and open Settings. Go to Apps and choose Installed Apps. Search Microsoft 365 then click 3 dot and choose Modify or Advance Settings. Choose quick repair then once done restart your computer. Open MS Word see if the problem solve.

For more details please check this article:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/insert-wordart-c5070583-1ebe-4dc4-a41f-5e3729adce54

I hope you find this information helpful. Please let us know if you have any further questions If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer".

Best regards,

Jansher