Anyone know why my WORD program will not open, nor any WORD files, after the recent automatic updates? [Windows 10 laptop]?

Open Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features

Scroll down to Microsoft Office

Select it

Click Change

Now, wait while the repair wizard starts up.

Choose the type of repair you would like to perform. Depending on the severity or availability of your Internet connection, you could try the first option, Quick Repair, which is much faster and tries to fix the problem without a data connection.

If that doesn’t resolve the problem, then go back and try the Online Repair option. For my particular issue, I ultimately had to use the Online Repair.

The repair process is straight-forward following the wizard. Note that you’ll need to save your work and close all Office programs first, and then click Repair.

Then wait while the repair process runs.

You will notice the repair experience is similar to a fresh installation. The amount of time it takes will depend on your connection speed and what the issue is.

You will see your Office apps light up in their respective colors while the repair completes.

Once the installation is complete, restart your computer just to be sure and launch your apps and verify if the problem you were having is resolved.

When I click on the WORD icon, or on a WORD file, virtually nothing happens.

Do you get any Error messages?

Have you rebooted the machine since the update?