Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated March 20, 2021)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
When you first install Word, it asks you for your name so it can personalize the registration for your program. It also writes your name into the user area. This area includes your name and initials and can include your address. This information is used by various Word fields, in the document summary information, in annotations, and in the Envelopes and Labels feature.
If you need to change the user information (for instance, if your name or address changes), follow these steps:
Figure 1. The General options of the Word Options dialog box.
Figure 2. The Advanced options of the Word Options dialog box.
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