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Hi microsoft word keeps freezing on my laptop. I have restarted my laptop numerous times and every time i reopen work it freezes and doesn't respond. How can i fix this problem?

MacBook Air, iOS 11.1

Posted on Feb 27, 2018 9:41 AM

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