Since you don't specify OS X version or anything about your Mac I can't be
certain, but you might try the troubleshooting steps suggested here:
http://word.mvps.org/mac/Diagnose.html
Particularly those that pertain to repairing permissions, testing Normal &
testing preferences.
If that doesn't resolve it you may need to apply/re-apply recent OS X
updates using the appropriate Combo Updater from the Apple site. Repair
permissions afterward if you do.
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 11/28/07 5:55 AM, in article
e7306168-bcc7-48ce-a864-331b090ecc3a@g30g2000hsb.googlegroups.com,
> I am experiencing sudden and unexpected problems with Word for Mac
> Version 11.3.8. Basically, it does not open or save documents anymore.
> When I try to open or save a document Word stalls and I have to end
> the program. Can you please help? Thanks!