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Word Found Unreadable Content: How to Fix it in 5 Ways
Reinstall MS Office or scan your PC for virus to fix the issue
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Updated onApril 12, 2024
updated onApril 12, 2024
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Are you getting theWord found unreadable contenterror message? If yes, then you aren’t alone. Several users are looking for solutions to resolve the Word found illegiblecontenterror message. Users have even said no option fixes the issue.
Fortunately, this guide has a bunch of solutions that will help you resolve the error. Moreover, we will also explain why you come across the Word found unreadable content error message in the first place. So let us get right into it.
Why do I get the Word found unreadable content error message?
After our careful research, we did some digging and found out the most common reasons why you will come across theWord found unreadable contenterror message.
How can I fix Word found unreadable content error message?
1. Repair the Word file
The Open and Repair option, as shown below, has helped several users fix the Word found unreadable content error. This fixes any issues with the document.
2. Use the Recover Text from Any File option
3. Unblock the document
4. Reinstall Microsoft Office
Chances are that some of the critical MS Office files are missing, because of which you are getting theWord found unreadable contenterror message.
In such a case, the best bet is to reinstall the entire package and ensure you do not interrupt the installation process after reinstalling. Then, you can open the problematic Word file and check if this fixes the issue.
5. Scan PC for virus
You can use the built-inWindows Security toolto scan your PC for viruses quickly. However, often this isn’t as effective as a dedicated third-party antivirus tool.
In such a case, we suggest you look at our guide, which listssome of the best antivirus toolsyou can use on your Windows PC.
If you need more support, we advise you to confidently pickESET HOME Security Essentialto gain the most effective data and file security from the market.
That is it from us in this guide. However, if you are havingissues running MS Officeon your PC or any of the office products, you should check out our guide, which lists some practical solutions to resolve the problem.
We have a guide that clearly explains how topassword-protect your Word document. For those who wish to know how toinsert an image in an Excel cell, refer to our guide.
If you open a Word document and itshows nothing but a blank document, here are some solutions you can apply to fix the problem.
Several users have reported coming acrossMicrosoft Office error code 30204-44. However, you can quickly fix the issue by checking out our guide, which mentions some solutions that help users fix the problem.
If you use Microsoft Office 365 and want to know how toremove the Recommended Documents listfrom showing on the home screen, you can check out our guide.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions helped you fix theWord found unreadable contenterror message.
More about the topics:Microsoft Word,Microsoft Word issues
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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