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Yes, you do – but not all the time. When you download WordFinder Pro for PC or Mac with your activated dictionaries, everything is installed locally and you can use WordFinder just as before. You can be offline for up to one week without being online. But you have to go online at. Download Microsoft Word for macOS 10.13 or later and enjoy it on your Mac. ‎This application requires a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft 365 includes premium Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps, 1 TB cloud storage in OneDrive, advanced security, and more, all in one convenient subscription. Word Finder Deluxe A more casual version of our popular:60 Word Finder game with more time to play and more letters to use – plus fun music and sound effects! Try it and see for yourself just how wordtacular a word game can be as you transform jumbled-up letter combinations on the typewriter interface into words with just a trace!

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How-to Guides

FAQ

Open WordFinder and go to the menu WordFinder > About WordFinder. Here you can see the version and build number. The latest version is 11.1.3.271.

MAC OS X El Capitan or later.

Note on Catalina

To run WordFinder Pro on Catalina you will need to upgrade to the latest version (11.1.3.x) of WordFinder Pro. You will need a maintenance agreement or a subscription to upgrade to the latest version. If you have a subscription you can download the latest version from the Downloads page when you are signed in at app.wordfinder.com. If you have a maintenance agreement, please contact WordFinder Support.

It’s probably because you have different language combinations in your dictionaries. You only have access to one language combination at a time. To change the language combination, go in under the Language menu on the menu bar and choose a new language combination. Under the Dictionary menu, you can see the dictionaries that are active after changing languages.

It’s not WordFinder that is asking for a password, it’s your Mac. It wants you to verify that you have the right to install programs. If you do not have a password, leave the field blank and just continue. If this doesn’t work, you need to reset the password. Contact MacSupport for help with this.

We can’t provide new installation files in the form of a download link anymore.

If you received a download link previously you can search for the installation file you downloaded. Search for the file “install_wordfinder_package.exe”. Doubleclick the file to start the installation. Please note that we recommend that you backup the file on a USB stick or the like so that you don’t lose the file in case your machine crashes.

Note on Catalina

To run WordFinder Pro on Catalina you will need to upgrade to the latest version (11.1.3.x) of WordFinder Pro. You will need a maintenance agreement or a subscription to upgrade to the latest version. If you have a subscription you can download the latest version from the Downloads page when you are signed in at app.wordfinder.com. If you have a maintenance agreement, please contact WordFinder Support.

1. Please first try with a restart of WordFinder Pro.
2. If a restart doesn’t help, please click the WordFinder Pro menu and select Preferences…
3. Click the Account tab in the Preferences dialog.
4. Click the Check now button.
5. Please allow a few minutes for WordFinder Pro to download all updates.
6. Restart WordFinder Pro and check if the license expired message has gone away.

Yes, you can!

IMPORTANT: Make sure to always have a backup of the dictionaries you’ve bought before adding them or doing any other change to your WordFinder installation. Always place bought dictionaries in a separate folder from the one used by the WordFinder service, e.g. a folder in your Documents folder.

Please note: It’s recommended that you disconnect from the Internet BEFORE you add the purschased dictionaries to your installation. When you are done you can connect to the Internet again.

The dictionary files have the extension: *.lexikon

You can add these files to your WordFinder Pro installation in two different ways:

• 1. You can install from an installation disk or a downloaded installation file.

Mac File Finder

Install from your installation medium by following the instructions on the screen.

Obs:

To avoid that the purchased dictionaries are overwritten by WordFinder Unlimited dictionaries you can place the purchased dictionaries in a separate folder. That way you will avoid that dictionaries you have purchased are overwritten by subscription based WordFinder Unlimited dictionaries.

Follow these steps:

Create a new folder for your purchased dictionaries on your computer. Then go to the folder with dictionary files on your computer:

(Press Cmd + C, then click on the MAC computers HD icon, and continue to)

/Library/Application Support/WordFinder

In this folder you will see all the WordFinder dictionaries. Some are shown with black icons, others are shown with white icons. Transfer/copy all dictionary files that are shown with black icons to the folder you created for purchased dictionaries. To access the dictionaries the first time you must open them in WordFinder Pro using the command Cmd + O.

• 2. You can transfer the dictionary files manually from a backup or fx a WordFinder installation on another computer

You can place the dictionary files in any folder on your computer. You could fx create a new folder for your purchased dictionary files before transferring them.

• a) Transfer from backup

Transfer the dictionary files from the backup-medium to the folder you created. To access the dictionaries the first time you must open them in WordFinder Pro using the command Cmd + O.

• b) Transfer from installation on another computer

Go to the dictionary folder on the computer, you want to transfer the files from:

(Press Cmd + C, then click on the MAC computers HD icon, and continue to)

/Library/Application Support/WordFinder

Transfer all the dictionary files in this folder to the folder you created on the computer that you want to transfer the files to. To access the dictionaries the first time you must open them in WordFinder Pro using the command Cmd + O.

The interactive feature supports highlighting a word in a document or editor and pressing the default hotkey (Ctrl + w) to search the word in WordFinder Pro and simply double click a translation to paste it back to the document or editor.

If the feature doesn’t work, please check that:

1. Your document is in edit mode.
2. The default hotkey (Ctrl + w) is not in conflict with a similar shortcut in the application you want to interact with. You can change the WordFinder Pro hotkey in WordFinder Pro / Preferences… -> the Quick start tab.
3. WordFinder Pro is allowed to interact with other applications. The first time you use the feature (normally also after upgrades to the Mac OS) you will have to accept that WordFinder Pro interacts with other applications. You can add and remove this support in:
   System Preferences / Security & Privacy / Accessibility -> the Privacy tab.
4. If the interactivity doesn’t work even if the apps on the Privacy tab are present and checked, please remove the apps from the Privacy tab altogether and allow them to recreate. Restart WordFinder Pro and reuse the interactivity features which will in turn trigger 2 prompts to grant access. Every time you are prompted, please click the Open System Preferences button and check the checkbox for the respective WFStarter and WordFinder Pro app.
   

Yes, you do – but not all the time. When you download WordFinder Pro for Mac with your activated dictionaries, everything is installed locally and you can use WordFinder just as before. The activation is valid for one week, so you have to go online at least once a week to renew your access.

No, all upgrades to WordFinder Pro and the dictionaries you subscribe to are included in your subscription.

Please begin by restarting WordFinder Pro and allow the sync program (WordFinder Application Manager) a few seconds to connect and sync your licenses.

If the restart doesn’t solve the problem, exit WordFinder Pro and follow the steps below to do a manual sync:

Click the “Show hidden icons” button on the Taskbar and right click WordFinder Application Manager. Click Sync Now. See the screen-shot below.

IMPORTANT: Please, also check the Settings to verify that the WordFinder Application Manager is set to autostart, in order to always be on and able to sync.

Start WordFinder Pro.

To run WordFinder on Windows 8 and 10, you need to upgrade to WordFinder Unlimited.

As a maintenance customer you can download the latest version of WordFinder Pro for Windows from the Customer Portal.

• Windows XP: No specific requirements
• Windows Vista: WordFinder 9.2 and later
• Windows 7: WordFinder 10.1.1 and later
• Windows 8: WordFinder Pro as part of WordFinder Unlimited or a maintenance agreement, current version: 11.4.0.x
• Windows 10: WordFinder Pro as part of WordFinder Unlimited or a maintenance agreement, current version: 11.4.0.x

We can’t provide new installation files in the form of a download link anymore.

If you received a download link previously you can search for the installation file you downloaded. Search for the file “install_wordfinder_package.exe”. Doubleclick the file to start the installation. Please note that we recommend that you backup the file on a USB stick or the like so that you don’t lose the file in case your machine crashes.

No, you shall always first back up your dictionaries and then uninstall older versions of the program before installing the new.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to always have a backup of the dictionaries you’ve bought or created before adding them or doing any other change to your WordFinder installation. Always place bought or user dictionaries in a separate folder from the one used by the WordFinder service, e.g. a folder in your Documents folder.

Yes, you can use your own user dictionaries and old, bought dictionaries in WordFinder Pro for Windows in WordFinder Unlimited.

You can copy the dictionary files from an old installation or install them from an install file or other medium. The dictionary files have the following extensions: *.WFD, *.WFI (purchased), *.WED, *.WEI (user created)

If you have old dictionaries on your computer but still cannot see them in the Dictionary menu you will have to point out the folder containing the dictionaries, please see below:

Open the dialogue box to add folders with dictionaries by pressing the short-cut command Ctrl + F, or by selecting the menu Tools / Dictionary Management / File paths to dictionaries, please see the image below:

In the dialogue box File paths to dictionary folders, click the folder symbol and locate the folder with your dictionaries. When you’ve pointed out a folder, click Add and repeat the procedure if you have more folders you want to add. Then click OK. Please see the image below:

No, all upgrades to WordFinder Pro and the dictionaries you subscribe to are included in your subscription.

Yes, you do – but not all the time. When you download WordFinder Pro for Windows with your activated dictionaries, everything is installed locally and you can use WordFinder just as before. The license files are valid for one week, so you have to be online at least once a week to download new license files.

WordFinder Application Manager synchronizes with our server every 60 minutes. If you want to sync manually to download e.g. a new dictionary that you activated in “Dictionaries”, please follow these steps:

Click the “Show hidden icons” button on the Taskbar and right click WordFinder Application Manager. Click Sync Now. See screen-shot below.

Please also check the Settings to make sure that the WordFinder Application Manager is set to autostart in order to always be on and be able to sync.

WordFinder Pro for Windows is a so called Desktop application. To be able to install a Desktop application you need to be logged in with a user account with administrator permissions. There are two options to install software for users without administrator permissions:

1. The IT department deploys the application via e.g. a tool such as Microsoft SCCM. You can read more about such a roll out in our Deployment Guideline.
2. Use an account with administrator permissions to install the application, e.g. by signing in to Windows or in the UAC-dialog – displayed when a user without administrator permissions try to install the application. PLEASE NOTE: Using this option will install the application for the administrator account and after the installation it is vital to give the user who will use the application at least Modify permissions to the C:ProgramDataWFwin folder, subfolders and files.

After switching to WordFinder Unlimited your old settings can cause problems if they contain information that is no longer relevant. A good way and sometimes the only way to get rid of the previous settings is to delete the file WORDFIND.INI.

Do as follows:

1. Close WordFinder Pro
2. WORDFIND.INI is located under your profile in the following path:C:Users[%user%]AppDataRoamingWordFinder SoftwareWordFinder
3. Delete the file WORDFIND.INI

An alternative way to find it is to search for it.

NOTE if you do not see the “AppData” folder it may be because it is hidden. Instructions on how to show hidden folders can be found here:

Open WordFinder and go to the “?” menu > Information > WordFinder Information. Here you can see the version and build.

1. Close WordFinder Pro.
2. Sign in to your WordFinder account.
3. Click the Settings menu (the cogwheel icon) and select Downloads.
   
4. Click the DOWNLOAD button for WordFinder Pro for Windows.
   
5. Run or download and doubleclick WordFinderInstaller.
6. Follow the instructions in WordFinderInstaller.

Done! You are now running the latest version of WordFinder Pro for Windows and of the WordFinder Application Manager utility.you are now running the latest version of WordFinder Pro for Windows and of the WordFinder Application Manager utility.you are now running the latest version of WordFinder Pro for Windows and of the WordFinder Application Manager utility.

No, your old dictionaries will work with the WordFinder Unlimited version of WordFinder Pro. You can activate the dictionaries you want to use from the WordFinder Unlimited service and continue using your old dictionaries. WordFinder Pro works with both the dictionaries you subscribe to and your old dictionaries.

When you subscribe to WordFinder our Android, iPhone and iPad are included in your subscription.

Via the apps you have access to all the dictionaries you have in your subscription.

You can download the WordFinder App in the App Store or Google play.

When you launch the app for the first time you’ll need to sign in with your WordFinder ID (username and password).

No, all upgrades to the software and the dictionaries you subscribe to are included in your WordFinder Unlimited subscription.

All credit card information is handled by our Payment Service Provider Partner – Nets A/S, which is one of Scandinavia´s largest service providers for online credit card payments. Nets is certified according to the latest requirements of the PCI DSS standard (Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard), which the largest credit card issuers, including Visa and Mastercard, have developed. In this way you may be sure that credit card information is handled in a safe way in a secure environment

Credit card details are never stored at WordFinder but in the external Nets system.

Please verify that your card meets the following requirements:

• 3D Secure must be activated. 3D Secure is branded by Mastercard and Visa as: Mastercard SecureCode and Verified by Visa.
• The card must be open for Internet purchases in the EU.
• The card must accept recurring transactions.

1. Login to app.wordfinder.com
2. Click the Settings-menu (the cog-wheel)
3. Click My account
   
4. On the My account page you can update your credit card information.

Please verify that your card meets the following requirements:

• 3D Secure must be activated. 3D Secure is branded by Mastercard and Visa as: Mastercard SecureCode and Verified by Visa respectively.
• The card must be open for Internet purchases in the EU.
• The card must accept recurring transactions.

If you have paid with credit card you shall cancel your subscription on your account page. We hope you will restart your subscription soon! 🙂

1. Login to app.wordfinder.com
2. Click the Settings-menu (the cog-wheel)
3. Click My account
   
4. On your account page, click the button CANCEL SUBSCRIPTION
   

If you have paid with credit card you can reactivate your subscription on your account page.

1. Login to app.wordfinder.com
2. Click the Settings-menu (the cog-wheel)
3. Click My account
   
4. On your account page, click the button RESUBSCRIBE
   

As a user in an organisation with access to WordFinder via IP verification, a personal account (WordFinder ID) enables you to log in and use WordFinder when you are not connected to your organization’s network. With a WordFinder ID, you can work from any computer you like, from a smartphone or tablet and in our Desktop applications.

You can pay with Visa and Mastercard.

Your card needs to:

• Have 3D Secure activated. 3D Secure is branded by Mastercard and Visa respectively as: Mastercard SecureCode and Verified by Visa.
• Be open for Internet purchases in the EU.
• Accept recurring transactions.

Your browser needs to have JavaScript enabled for the checkout and card verification to work.

Please note that when you start a trial, your card needs to be authorised, which means that 1 unit in your currency, e.g. 1 EUR is reserved on your account, not charged. If you cancel your subscription before the trial ends, you will not be charged anything.

Contact us for other payment options.

1. Login to app.wordfinder.com
2. Click the Settings-menu (the cog-wheel)
3. Click My account
   
4. On your account page, click the button DELETE ALL MY ACCOUNT DATA
   

Yes, you can. If you need to run WordFinder on a desktop computer and a laptop for example, you can do so. This is in compliance with the license agreement as long as you are the one using both computers.

Yes, you do – but not all the time. When you download WordFinder Pro for PC or Mac with your activated dictionaries, everything is installed locally and you can use WordFinder just as before. You can be offline for up to one week without being online. But you have to go online at least once a week to renew your offline access.

If you want to search via WordFinder’s web interface or use the apps for smartphones and tablets, you will need an Internet connection.

Spotify mac download 10.6.8. As a WordFinder Unlimited subscriber you pay in advance of the service period with credit card. We accept the following cards: MasterCard and Visa. The subscription continues either monthly or yearly and the amount per month or year is deducted from the same credit card each month or year until you actively end your subscription under My Account in the Settings menu.

WordFinder Chrome Extension is included in your subscription and can be used in Chrome and Edge.

With WordFinder Chrome Extension you have access to all the dictionaries you have in your subscription, and you can look up words in WordFinder’s dictionaries directly from any web site.

You can download the extension from Chrome Web Store.

When you launch the extension for the first time you’ll need to sign in with your WordFinder ID (username and password).

Summary

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'Word 2016 on my Mac won't open. It flashes immediately by double-clicking and then closes unexpectedly. I didn't do anything or any change. How to fix it if Microsoft Word won't open at all?'

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In addition to this situation, most users are also faced with these errors:

• The application Microsoft Word quit unexpectedly
• Microsoft Word cannot be opened because of a problem. Check with the developer to make sure Microsoft Word works with this version of Mac OS X

As Microsoft Word is widely used among people, owning some basic Word troubleshooting is recognized as an essential skill. Today you're going to learn three tricks in solving Word not opening on Mac. The given workarounds are applicable to all Word editions such as 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 2016.

1. Run Repair Disk Permissions

Step 1: On the 'Go' menu, click 'Utilities'. Start the Disk Utility program.

Step 2: Choose the primary hard disk drive for your computer. Then, click the 'First Aid' tab.

Step 3: Click 'Run' to repair the disk volume errors and permissions. When it finishes, click 'Done'.

2. Remove Word Preferences

Step 1: Open 'Library'. Usually, click 'GO' > 'Go to the folder', then type ~/Library

Step 2: Locate a file named as 'Preferences'.

Step 3: Find a file named com.microsoft.Word.plist. Move the file to the desktop.

Start Word, and check whether the problem still occurs.

If the problem still occurs, exit Microsoft Word, and then restore the 'com.microsoft.word.prefs.plist' file to its original location. Then, go to Step 4.

If the problem seems to be resolved, you can move the file to the trash.

Note: If you do not locate the file, the program is using the default preferences.

Step 4: Exit all Microsoft Office for Mac programs. Then, Click the Word icon. On the left, click 'Preferences'.

Step 5: Click 'File Locations'.

Step 6: Select 'User templates'.

Step 7: Locate the file that is named Normal, and move the file to the desktop.

You can also find the file named as Normal through this way: 'Library' > 'Application Support' > 'Microsoft' > 'Office' > 'User Templates' > 'Normal'

Start Word, and check whether the problem still occurs. If the problem seems to be resolved, you can move the 'Normal' file to the trash.

3. Try to Open and Repair Word

Step 1: Start Word. On the File menu, click 'Open'.

Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select the file that you want to open. Click the down arrow on the Open button, click 'Open' > 'Repair'.

Recover Deleted and Missing Word on Mac

Do not worry if the 'Word not opening' issue causes data loss disaster, you can recover unsaved Word document on Mac from its Temporary folder and AutoRecovery save. While for a deleted Word document on Mac, the easiest way of recovery is using a third-party Mac data recovery software.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac also recovers Word document that is missing, deleted or lost due to formatting, virus infection and other misoperation, and the best part of using the software to recover Word is being able to preview the file entirety.

Step 1. Select the location where your important Word documents were lost and click Scan button.

Step 2. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac will start immediately a quick scan as well as a deep scan on your selected disk volume. Meanwhile, the scanning results will be presented in the left pane.

Step 3. By Path and Type, you can quickly filter the Word files you've lost earlier. Select the target files and click Recover Now button to get them back at once.