How to Stop Word Windows from Resizing when Maximizing?

Every time I maximize a Word document, it automatically resizes to full screen. How do I disable that?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Oct 22, 2025 1:19 PM

Reply
2 replies

Oct 23, 2025 11:01 AM in response to Dp3jDW9hgn842b8pH

This is a setting in Word. In the top of the screen, you will see File, Edit,, 'Window',help.

Click Window-> Move & Resize -> Then select the option you want. I selected 'Return to previous size'. This opens back the same size you last quit.. My preference.

You can however pick any of the options there .. left, right, whatever to you liking.


Hope this solves this issue for you.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How to Stop Word Windows from Resizing when Maximizing?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.