🧠 What causes this?
This issue has been found to be due to incompatible Microsoft Word add-ins that are installed by various applications, often without your knowledge, that enhance the application's integration with MS Word.
✅ Fix: Check and remove the Word Add-In
Open Microsoft Word
Open a blank document
Go to File > Options
Select Add-Ins
One example shown below is of a known Add-In that causes this issue. Removing it should cure the issue.
Highlight the Add-In
Press [Delete] on your keyboard
