Find Word Version and Windows Version

Word Version

To find out which Word Version you are running on your computer, please follow the steps below.

Word 2016 or 2019

1. Open Word and start a new blank paper.
2. Click File.
3. Click Account. The resulting screen will show your current Word version under About Word.

 

Windows Version

Please follow these steps to determine which Windows operating system is running on your computer.

Windows 10

1. Click the Start or Windows button (usually in the lower-left corner of your computer screen).
2. Click Settings.
3. Click About (usually in the lower left of the screen). The resulting screen shows the edition of Windows.

Windows 8 or Windows 8.1

Option 1: From the desktop

1. Swipe in from the upper-right corner of the screen while viewing the desktop to open the menu, and then touch Settings.
2. Select PC Info. Under Windows edition, the Windows version is shown. 

Option 2: From the Start Screen

1. While on the Start screen, type computer.
2. Right-click the computer icon. If using touch, press and hold on computer icon.
3. Click or tap Properties. Under Windows edition, the Windows version is shown. 

Windows 7

1. Click the Start or Windows button (usually in the lower-left corner of your computer screen).
2. Right-click Computer and choose Properties from the menu. The resulting screen shows the Windows version.