Windows 10: Windows File Explorer will not preview docx files

Discus and support Windows File Explorer will not preview docx files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm running Office 360 on Windows 10 with all current updates. File Explorer will preview most files, but will not preview Word files, .docx. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Wizard9987, Jun 22, 2020.

  1. WIZARD9987
    Wizard9987 Win User

    Windows File Explorer will not preview docx files


    I'm running Office 360 on Windows 10 with all current updates. File Explorer will preview most files, but will not preview Word files, .docx. I have searched everywhere for a solution and found nothing. Please help!

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    Wizard9987, Jun 22, 2020
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  2. LISA AKITA CANNON
    Lisa Akita Cannon Win User

    .docx previews as .xml file or don't preview at all in file explorer, but .doc previews correctly. How do I preview .docx files?

    I am unable to preview .docx in file explorer. I have repaired several times, followed various suggestions in this forum and in internet search, all to no avail. One fix allowed it to preview as an .xml file, rather than saying "unable to preview file".
    I am able to preview previous version .doc files correctly. What do I need to do to correct this issue????
     
    Lisa Akita Cannon, Jun 22, 2020
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  3. TIMBOVT365
    timbovt365 Win User
    Windows Explorer crashes when trying to preview Word (.docx) files

    Here goes:

    • I open Windows Explorer
    • The preview button is engaged
    • I preview all types of files no problem including Office 365 Excel, Adobe .pdf, Word 97-2003 .DOC, jpg, gif, tif, etc.
    • I try to preview Word .docx files and Windows Explorer freezes. Have to go into task manager and restart.
    I hope someone knows how to fix this. It's a very useful feature, but frustrating if you can't use it. Thanks!
     
    timbovt365, Jun 22, 2020
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  4. LISA AKITA CANNON
    Lisa Akita Cannon Win User

    Windows File Explorer will not preview docx files

    .docx previews as .xml file or don't preview at all in file explorer, but .doc previews correctly. How do I preview .docx files?

    I have Office 16 via microsoft 365. I know .docx is an extension, it is not working in preview in file explorer.
     
    Lisa Akita Cannon, Jun 22, 2020
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