Word Documents won't open

No word document files will open on my computer, not even the app will work. When I try to open it I get the following dialogue box, but it disappears after a few seconds. When I try to open the app, the loading screen appears, then the startup screen, but it disappears instantly before I can do anything.
No files work, not ones from online, neither ones saved to my computer. 
Other office apps work fine, but just not word.
Answer
Answer

Run an Office repair, then start Word itself, not an old doc

Apps & Features>Select Office your version>Modify/Repair, once the repair completes re-test

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Currently win11 Pro & O365 Bus, multiple devices

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Last updated December 14, 2022 Views 1,043 Applies to: