Using Word for the Mac

When using Word for the Mac, I am unable to customize my toolbars. When I go through the sequence called for in "Help", no icon buttons show up for me to select. Also, no toolbars come up automatically when I open a new document, and I cannot see any setting in preferences to make that happen. Can anyone help me?

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