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FIX: Yellow triangle with exclamation point in Word
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
A yellow triangle with an exclamation point inWordindicates a problem with yourOfficeaccount. It affects all ofMicrosoft’s Officeversions, on all devices.
However, before you try any of the fixes we describe below, please make sure you are connected to the Internet.
How do I fix the yellow triangle issue in Word?
1. Sign-in into your Office account.
That yellow triangle with the exclamation point inWordmay just show you that you haven’t signed in yet.
Enter your information for yourOfficeaccount and sign in either from the online client of flom the PC client that you’ve downloaded.
2. Sign out from your Microsoft Office account and sign in again.
3. Switch account
If the above solution doesn’t work, instead of signing out and signing back in, pressSwitch accountbutton and use the same e-mail (or phone, orSkypeid) and the same password that you used before.
This may do the trick.
Need to download Office 365 but don’t know how? Learn by reading this article!
4. Call in Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant
The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant runs tests on Office products currently installed on your machine and if it finds any problems it’s going to either offer you a solution or suggest what to do next or contact Microsoft Support.
If you ever encounter the yellow triangle with an exclamation point inWordissue, try one of the solutions that we suggest in this article.
Please feel free to share with us your experience related to this article in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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