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Quickly open or access your word startup folder location in Word

Author: Amanda Li Last Modified: 2025-03-20

To ensure templates or add-ins automatically load each time you start Microsoft Word, you must save them in Word's Startup folder. However, locating this Startup folder can be challenging due to its hidden path and multiple layers of folders. Thankfully, Kutools for Word's Word Startup Location utility makes it effortless to open and manage this folder, streamlining the way you handle templates and add-ins.

Easily Open or Access Your Word Startup Folder


Easily Open or Access Your Word Startup Folder

Follow these steps to quickly open the Word Startup folder:

1. Launch Microsoft Word, click Kutools > More > Word Startup Location.

shot of the Word Startup Location button

πŸ“Œ Result: The Word Startup folder opens immediately in File Explorer. You can now conveniently add, remove, or modify your templates and add-ins without manually searching for the location.

shot of Word Startup folder


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