Docx is afile extensionused for Microsoft Word documents.

However, sometimes the Word icon is not showing in documents if Docx files are misconfigured or corrupted.

So, what can you do when the Word icon is not showing for Docx files?

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Here are 3 methods listed, and you’re free to try them one by one.

How to Fix Docx Files Not Showing Word Icon

Method 1.

PressWindows + Rkey combinations to openRun.

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Then typeregeditin the text box and clickOK.

ClickYeswhen the system prompts you.

Step 3. key in the following content in the address bar:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\Winword.exe

Step 4.

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Double-clickPathand copy theValue datain a place (This data will be used in later steps).

Then exit this window.

Right-tap the docx file and selectOpen with.

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ClickMore appsand checkAlways use this app to open .docx filesin the pop-up window.

ClickLook for another app on this PC.

Locate the corresponding location path you have copied.

Then scroll down to chooseWINWORD.EXEand clickOpen.

Reboot your PC to check whether the issue of Files not showing Word icon has been fixed.

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Method 2.

When this file is damaged, it may cause Files not showing Word icon.

you’re free to delete this file according to the following steps.

Go toFile Explorer Optionssettings using the Windows search box.

PressWindows + R. Then input%temp%in the text box and pressEnter.

ClickLocalin the address bar.

Scroll down to right-click theIconcachefolder and chooseDelete.

Method 3.

Repair Microsoft Office

The last way is to repairMicrosoft Office.

Here are the major steps to do that.

PressWindows + Rkeyboard shortcut.

Then typeappwiz.cplin the box and pressEnter.

ChooseYesin the pop-up window.

SelectQuick RepairorOnline Repairbased on your preferences and clickRepair.

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Hope one of them can fix your problem.

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