Microsoft Office is a world-famous assistant for work.
Here,MiniToolwill provide several solutions to fix the issue.
Many people reported they see insufficient memory or disk space error messages when opening Word 2016.

But they dont know why this issue occurs and how to resolve it.
Then, lets keep reading to find answers.
2: the font cache is corrupted
The font styles are loaded by default when opening Microsoft Office utilities.

In fact, they are stored as a cache in a font folder on Windows.
Sometimes, the font folder may get damaged; then, youll receive the not enough memory/disk space error.
Till now, several Word Add-ins are found to be responsible for the problem.
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you’re able to try these methods one by one to find out which can fix your problem.
Windows contains somedisk cleanup toolslike Storage Sense andDisk Cleanup.
Here, I mainly introduce you to how to use Storage Sense to delete unnecessary files.

Step 1: PressWin + Ito kick off the configs window.
Step 2: SelectSystemand chooseStorageon the left panel.
Step 3: Turn on the switch.

The Storage Sense will automatically free up space by deleting files you dont need.
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Step 1: Download and install MiniTool Power Data Recovery.
Step 3: It will take a few minutes to finish the scan process, like wait patiently.

you could choose one of them to find your wanted files.
Using these helpful functions will increase efficiency:
Step 5: Check your desired files and click theSavebutton.
Step 6: Choose a save path and clickOKto confirm.
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Fix 2: Rename Normal.dotm File
The Normal.dotm file corrupted may cause this insufficient memory problem.
Step 1: PressWin + Eto open File Explorer.
Step 2: OpenLocal Disk(C:)and navigate toUsers>Usernamefolder.

Step 3: Look for theAppDatafolder.
If you find thefolder is not showing, c’mon switch to theViewtab and checkHidden items.
Step 4: SelectRoaming>Microsoft>Templatesin order.

Step 5: Turn to theViewsection and checkFile name extensions.
Step 6: Right-tap on the.dotmfile and selectRenamefrom the context menu.
Step 7: Add.oldafter Normal.dotm and pressEnter.

Step 8: ClickYesto confirm the change.
Do you know how to create a template in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint?
In this article, we will introduce some useful and easy guides.

you might repair the Office installation to deal with this not enough memory issue.
Step 1: PressWin + Rto fire up the Run window.
Step 2: Typeappwiz.cpland hitEnter.

Step 3: Look through the list to findMicrosoft Officeand right-choose it.
Step 4: SelectChange.
Step 5: ChooseQuick Repairin the pop-up window and clickRepair.

Step 6: ClickRepairagain to start the installation.
When the process completes, kindly reboot your machine to see if the problem has been resolved.
Step 1: OpenWord.
Step 2: ClickFile>Options>Advanced.
Step 3: Look through theDisplaysection, then checkDisable hardware graphics acceleration.
Step 4: ClickOKto apply the change.
Step 5: have a go at launch the Word again to see if the problem is fixed.
you’re able to also apply this method to patch up the problem in Excel.
We can modify registry keys to fix issues but any change should be made carefully.
It is necessary toback up registry entriesbefore any operation.
Step 3: Navigate toHKEY_CURRENT_USER>SOFTWARE>Microsoft>Office>xx.0>Word.
kindly notice that xx refers to the version of your Word.
Step 4: Right-select theDatafolder and chooseExportto back up the tweaks.
Step 5: Right-go for the folder and chooseDelete.
Step 6: launch the Word to see whether the problem is fixed or not.
If not, you better double-opt for backup to restore it.
Then, you’re able to try the same operation with theOptionsfolder.
It is said that Word/Excel add-ins are responsible for the not enough memory issue.
you’re free to venture to remove add-ins in Word/Excel to fix the problem.
Here we take Word as an example.
Step 1: fire up the problematic program.
Step 2: ClickFile>Options>Add-ins.
Step 3: SelectWord Add-insand click theGobutton.
Step 4: Uncheck all the options related to Add-in and clickOK.
Step 5: Navigate toFile>Options>Advanced>Add-ins.
Step 6: ChooseCOM Add-insand clickGo.
Step 7: Uncheck all the options and clickOK.
Step 8: bring up the problematic file again.
The operations are the same in Excel.
Conclusion
Thats all about how to fixThere is not enough memory or disk spaceissue.
it’s possible for you to try these methods when you encounter this problem.
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