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Is your Microsoft Word app crashing when you try to save a document? Your file may be corrupted, causing the app to behave this way. Your app may also be experiencing technical issues. We’ll show you how to fix the problem so you can save your documents without any more issues.

Other reasons why Word crashes while saving a file include there being a minor issue with your computer, you are opening the document from an unstable drive, Word's add-ins are problematic, your computer is infected with a virus, Word's app files are corrupted, and more.

If Word freezes while saving your document, try turning your Windows or Mac computer off and back on to potentially fix the problem. Restarting your machine helps fix many minor glitches, some of which could be causing your Word problem.