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Microsoft Word is Lagging When Typing: 7 Tested Fixes
This problem is usually caused by lack of resources
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Updated onSeptember 20, 2024
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If you’re experiencing lag while typing in Microsoft Word, you’re not alone. This common issue can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re trying to get work done efficiently. Here are some quick solutions to help you get back on track.
What do I do if my typing is lagging in Word?
1. Run IOLO System Mechanic’s optimization feature
Using System Mechanic helps by addressing the most common causes of errors and crashes, which can improve the overall stability of Microsoft Word. Not only that, but the software comes with a lot of extra tools that can free up your memory, fixing the typing lag in Word which is most likely produced by lack of resources.
2. Run Microsoft Word in Safe Mode
Running Word in Safe Mode helps identify if add-ins are the cause of the lag. If the lag is gone, you can disable the problematic add-ins permanently.
3. Remove the Default Template file
Deleting the default template file can resolve issues caused by corruption. Word will create a new default template file upon restarting.
4. Turn off hardware graphics acceleration
Disabling hardware graphics acceleration can improve Word’s performance, especially on computers with limited hardware resources.
5. Clean up the Temporary files
Cleaning up temporary files can free up system resources and improve the performance of applications, including Word.
6. Optimize your documents
Optimizing your documents by removing macros and compressing images can reduce the processing load and improve performance.
7. Repair Microsoft Office
Repairing Microsoft Office can fix any corrupted files or settings that might be causing performance issues.
By following these solutions, you can identify and resolve the lagging issue in Microsoft Word, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience. To prevent future lag, regularly update your software and clean up temporary files.
If thekeyboard has a lagged responsein any application, click the highlighted link for more solutions. We also have a helpful guide if thekeyboard is typing the wrong letters.
Did your guide help you with Microsoft Word lagging when typing on your keyboard? Let us know in the comments below.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
