Windows 10: word doc won't print or show preview

When I attempt to print a word document nothing shows up on preview or print.As if document didn't even exist.

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Windows 10 File Explorer Preview Pane Word Doc fix

Hmmm; Well, This works displaying a Thumbnail (TN) for NEW Word docs on the desktop, but not for re-saving an existing doc to the desktop or in a folder.

It DID work a few times creating a new Word doc in a folder ... which was exciting.

But for some reason after I tried re-saving an existing doc as a TN, neither it or a new Word doc will show in Preview Pane in a folder. They will still show as a TN on desktop, but not in a folder.

And of course this does not resolve the issue for all my existing Word docs in various folders (Unless I would open all, re-save as Thumbnail, and it worked in folders ... which now it does not).

Again: For some reason Preview Pane does not work on only Word docs.

Does File Explorer, or some other component, need to be somehow 'Fixed' or re-installed?

Tx! Al

 

Printing word docs

Hi Sue,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

• Are you connecting your printer using wired or wireless network?
• Does the issue occur on the other user accounts as well?
• Did you make any changes to the system prior to this issue?
• Which version of Microsoft Office is installed on the computer?
• What is the error message you get while trying to print that word document?
• Is the issue specific to a particular word document?

I suggest you sign out from the current user account, restart the pc and sign in to the Microsoft account and check the status of the issue. Install all pending updates on the computer. Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix
problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

To print the current document you can press Ctrl + P Keys. In the Print dialog box, choose the desired options.

If you are still facing issues try the steps provided in the below article.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/826862



Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Printing word docs

I have windows 10 and Microsoft office 16.

Suggestions did not work. I problem lies with emailed documents which are in word. New word documents print.

The printer reads printing reports.