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Can't edit word documents from Webcon form
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Hello,

I have a .docx file attached to a Webcon form. When I click the three dots to open the menu and select "Edit file", Microsoft Word opens, but the file content never appears, and Word seems to be stuck processing. Even after a couple of minutes, nothing loads. If Microsoft Word is already open before taking this action, nothing happens at all.

This issue affects most users. However, I have one computer where it works correctly—when I click "Edit file", Word opens with the document, and I can edit and save it without issues.

Does anyone know what causes this behavior and how to fix it?

My Webcon version is 2025.2.

Hi,
Check the WebClient service on the affected computers and start it if it is disabled. The “Edit file” feature uses WebDAV, so a blocked service, Office policy, or authentication issue may cause Word to hang. Since it works on one computer, compare the Office version, GPO settings, proxy configuration, and certificates with the affected computers.