How to Set Microsoft Word as the Default Application In Windows 11 [Tutorial]
14How to Set Microsoft Word as the Default Application In Windows 11 [Tutorial]
Microsoft Word and Excel, two apps that belong to the Microsoft Office suite are used by people all across the globe to create, open, edit, and share (word files as well as spreadsheets) documents.
One of the ways you can set an app as the default is during the installation process. Some (especially browsers) give you that option. There will be a button or checkbox with a message asking if you want to make it the default. But a lot of times, you miss it or aren’t sure at first.
Millions of computer users around the globe prefer Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications over other programs to create, edit and view documents.
Usually, when you install the Office suite (Office 2016, 2019, 2021, and Office 365), the installer automatically sets Word, Excel, and others as the default app for the supported file types. Although, sometimes due to mysterious reasons installer fails to do this task.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.