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November 23, 2025
Question

Cant prepare a letter

  • November 23, 2025
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Not sure if this has been asked before but I'm having issues with preparing a letter so i can send estimates and invoices to my customers. It opens up as if its going to work but the loading dial just keeps going and never opens Microsoft word. I have verified the data in QuickBooks and also rebuilt it as well and doesn't seem to help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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QuickBooks Team
November 23, 2025

Hi Chris2015, I appreciate your effort in using the Verify and Rebuild tools to troubleshoot your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) issue.

The problem you’re experiencing is likely due to system or software compatibility, which may explain why the Verify and Rebuild tools haven't been effective, as they primarily address company data-related issues.

Before we begin, could you share what QBDT version you're using? Any additional information would be appreciated and could help us provide more accurate resolution.

Please note that QBDT has specific system requirements, particularly for Microsoft Office compatibility.

If you are using QBDT 2024, this supports Office versions such as:

 

  • Microsoft Office:
    • Office 2021
    • Office 2019
    • Office 2016 (including Outlook 2016), both on 32-bit and 64-bit
    • Email estimates, invoices, and other forms with Microsoft Outlook 2016-2021, Microsoft Outlook with Microsoft 365, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, and other SMTP-supporting email clients.
    • Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2021, 2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit).
    • Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2021, 2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit).
    • Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2021, 2019 (32-bit and 64-bit), or 2016.

 

For detailed guidelines, please check this article: System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024.

If you’re using QBDT 2023, please refer to the Software Compatibility section in this article: System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2023.

If you’ve verified compatibility and are still experiencing issues, I recommend using the QuickBooks Tool Hub. This tool can help you fix common problems in QBDT.

You can refer to this article for detailed instructions on using the QuickBooks Tool Hub: Repair your QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.

Feel free to reach out with any updates or if you need more assistance.