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Text Displayed Poorly in Microsoft Office Documents

Performance & Usage Problems
Cannot Start Office Application
Screen Blurry or Flickers
Microsoft Office Slow
Office Application Keeps Crashing
Text Displayed Poorly in Office
Installation & Activation Issues
Cannot Install Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Installation Hangs
“Office Can’t Do That” Error
Microsoft Office Activation Error
Unlicensed Office Product Error
Problem Description:
When you use one of the Microsoft Office 2013 programs, you may face problems with the visual display of the documents. The text document, no matter which Office program you use, may appear blurry, or screen may flicker, or may appear faint or other such display problems.
Affected Products:
Microsoft Office 2013; Microsoft Office 2010; Microsoft Office 2007; Microsoft Office 2003.
Cause of the Problem:
  • Windows GUI Setting is not proper
  • Video driver is not updated or incompatible
  • Windows computer video configuration incompatible with Office
Instructions for Fixing Poorly Displayed Text in Office :
Step 1 : Use the “ClearType Text Tuner” Setting
  1. For Windows 8, On the Start Screen, search for ClearType, and then select Settings. For Windows 7, Click Start, and then enter ClearType in the Search Programs and Files box. Select Adjust ClearType Text.
  2. In the ClearType Text Tuner, enable the Turn on ClearType option and then click Next.
  3. Tune your monitor by following the steps and instructions in the ClearType Text Tuner, and then click Finish.
  4. If you are still experiencing a problem continue to Step 2.
Step 2 : Disable the Sub-Pixel Positioning Feature
  1. Sub-Pixel Positioning is a default setting to provide better contrast. But this may cause display problems.
  2. To disable the sub-pixel positioning feature in Word 2013, follow these steps. On the File tab, click Options. Click Advanced. Under the Display group, Clear the Use the Sub-Pixel positioning. Click OK.
  3. If you are still experiencing a display problem continue to Step 3.
Step 3 : Update Windows Video Device Driver
  1. The best way to update your video driver is to run Windows Update to see whether a newer driver is available for your computer.
  2. For Windows 8, On the Start Screen, click Settings on the Charms Bar. Click Change PC Settings. In the PC settings app, click Windows Update. Click Check for updates now. If updates are available, click the driver that you want to install, and then click Install.
  3. For Windows 7, Click Start. Type Windows Update in the Search programs and files box. In the search results, click Check for updates. If updates are available, click the driver that you want to install, and then click Install.
  4. Go to step 2 if updating the video driver does not fix the problems in Office.
Step 4 : Turn off Hardware Acceleration
  1. Try starting Outlook without add-ins to see if the problem goes away.
  2. If you are running Windows 8, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
  3. Type Run in the search box, and then tap or click Run. Type Outlook/safe, and then click OK.
  4. If the performance issue is resolved, then the problem is with Add-Ins. Remove all add-ins, and add them one at a time to find the problematic Add-In.
  5. If issue is not resolved, you need help from a certified technician.
If above steps did not help fix your problem, you need assistance from a certified technician. Please call GuruAid at 1  855  444  7183.