Word program is not restored or maximized when you click the program button From Taskbar

When you start Microsoft Word or minimize the program, clicking the program button on the taskbar
may not restore or maximize the program into view.

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods

Method 1: Maximize the Word Program
1. Right-click the Word program button that appears on the Windows taskbar, and then click Maximize
on the shortcut menu.
2. If the Word program window appears, click Exit on the File menu.

3. Restart Microsoft t Word

Method 2: Use the Move Feature in Windows to Re-position the Word Program into View
1. Click the Word program button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Right-click the Word program button on the taskbar, and then click Move on the shortcut menu.
3. Using the mouse, point to the middle of the screen.
4. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move the program window to a view able area on the screen.
5. Press ENTER.

6. Re-size the window if necessary.


Method 3:(Working) Remove the Data Key That Stores the Windows Coordinates
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to
re install your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result f rom
using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
1. Right-click the Word program button on the Windows taskbar, and then click Close on the shortcut
menu.
NOTE: If Close is not available, click Maximize, and then quit the program.
2. Quit all other running programs.
3. Click Start and then point to Run. In the Open box, type Regedit and then click OK.
4. Select the registry key that corresponds to the version of Word that you are using:
Microsoft t Of f ice Word 2007
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data

Microsoft t Word 2003
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Word\Data
Microsoft t Word 2000
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Word\Data
5. On the Registry menu, click Export.
6. In the File name box, type a file name.
7. In the Save in box, click to select Desktop, and then click Save.
8. With the Data key selected, click Delete on the Edit menu.
9. On the Registry menu, click Exit to quit the Windows Registry Editor.

10. Start Microsoft t Word.