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Error message: You cannot edit the report layout because Microsoft Word is not available on your computer. To edit the report layout, you must install a supported version of Word.

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Hey guys,

I get the above error message, when I try to edit a built-in report layouts.

Let's say I want to edit report layout 117.

I click on the action "Edit layout" and I say yes, that a copy of the built-in report should be created to be able to make any changes and after clicking yes, I get the above error message...

And Word is of course installed...

My BC version 14 CU 5.

My colleague tried the same procedure on his machine with his NAV 2018 and there it worked...

Have you ever seen this errror message?

Thank you ;)

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    Mohana Yadav Profile Picture
    61,005 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    which version of Office is installed?

    docs.microsoft.com/.../system-requirement-business-central

  • Asif365 Profile Picture
    1,431 on at

    please check the developer option in Word from options.

    pastedimage1578682336293v1.png

    Please have a look at this post:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/ui-how-add-fields-word-report-layout

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