While Microsoft Word is a great tool for creating documents, sometimes its constant need to connect to the internet can be somewhat bothersome. Whether it’s for privacy concerns or just the need to work offline, there are ways to stop MS Word from accessing the internet. Here’s how you can achieve this:
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word
The first step is to open your MS Word application. After opening the program, navigate to the ‘File’ option at the top left corner of your screen.
Step 2: Access the Options Menu
Click on the ‘Options’ button in the dropdown menu. This will lead you to a new window with various settings for customizing your MS Word experience.
Step 3: Navigate to Trust Center
Within the Word Options window, scroll down and click on the ‘Trust Center‘. Then, click on ‘Trust Center Settings‘ button on the right side of the panel.
Step 4: Modify Privacy Options
On the new window that pops up, select ‘Privacy Options‘ on the left. Once there, check the box that says ‘Let Office Connect to Office.com to get Office Content‘ if it’s already checked, uncheck it.
Step 5: Save the Settings
After you have made these changes, click on ‘OK‘ to save them. Then, click on ‘OK‘ again to exit the Word Options window.
By following these steps, you have successfully stopped MS Word from accessing the Internet. This can be useful in various situations, such as when you’re working on a sensitive document, or when you simply wish to reduce the amount of data your computer uses.
Remember, these steps only stop MS Word from accessing the internet. Other Office programs like Excel or PowerPoint might still be able to access the internet. If you need to stop them as well, you’ll need to follow these steps within those applications.
We hope this guide was helpful to you. For more tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Office products, stay tuned to our blog!
