Word docs won't open

Hi - I am using Tiger 10.4.4 and for some reason now I can't get word docs to open. I just keep getting the little revolving color wheel and I have to force quit. I don't know why this is happening. HELP!!!

Jeff,
Finally, I found someone who is actually having the same problem I am...!
I kept finding related, but not the same, problems.
I tried the plist suggestion. I can now open Word by launching it from the dock, which often didn't work before, and seem to be able to then open documents from within the program. But as far as opening a Word file on its own, I am having no luck.
When I try to open a document, the Word spash screen appears for probably less than a second before "opening" the document. I get a ghosty document and no toolbars, and before long that rainbow wheel greets me, and I have to force quit.
Any other suggestions out there?
PS, using Word 2004, version 11.2.3.
I think this problem started after some sort of update installed (either OS or Microsoft), but that was some time ago... couldn't remember that for reference now.
Thanks,
Katie
PPS. Don't get mad if I post this in the forum as its own message to try to get some replies. Thanks.

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