/safe
Start Word in Office Safe Mode.
/ttemplatename
Start Word with a new document based on a template other than the Normal template (Normal template: A global template that you can use for any type of document. You can modify this template to change the default document formatting or content.). Example: /tMyfax.dot
Note If the file name has spaces in it, enclose the complete name in quotation marks — for example, /t"Elegant Report.dot"
Security Because templates can store macro viruses, be careful about opening them or creating files based on new templates. Take the following precautions: run up-to-date antivirus software on your computer, set your macro security level to high, clear the Trust all installed add-ins and templates check box, use digital signatures, and maintain a list of trusted sources.
/pxslt
Start Word with a new XML document based on the specified Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT) (XSL Transformation (XSLT): A file that is used to transform XML documents into other types of documents, such as HTML or XML. It is designed for use as part of XSL.). Example: /p:c:\MyTransform.xsl
/a
Start Word and prevent add-ins (add-in: A supplemental program that adds custom commands or custom features to Microsoft Office.) and global templates (including the Normal template) from being loaded automatically. The /a switch also locks the setting files.
/laddinpath
Start Word and then load a specific Word add-in. Example: /lSales.dll
Security Use caution when running executable files or code in macros or applications. Executable files or code can be used to carry out actions that might compromise the security of your computer and data.
/m
Start Word without running any AutoExec macros (macro: An action or a set of actions that you can use to automate tasks. Macros are recorded in the Visual Basic for Applications programming language.).
/mmacroname
Start Word and then run a specific macro. The /m switch also prevents Word from running any AutoExec macros. Example: /mSalelead
Security Because macros can contain viruses, be careful about running them. Take the following precautions: run up-to-date antivirus software on your computer; set your macro security level to high; clear the Trust all installed add-ins and templates check box; use digital signatures; maintain a list of trusted publishers.
/n
Start a new instance of Word with no document open. Documents opened in each instance of Word will not appear as choices in the Window menu of other instances.
/w
Start a new instance of Word with a blank document. Documents opened in each instance of Word will not appear as choices in the Window menu of the other instances.
