Although the default option that appears when you open Microsoft Word is a blank page and a blinking cursor, it's possible to create an entire Word document out of attachments and other files. You ...

When I open Word, it automatically evokes a new file (Document1) as a blank document page. That’s fine if I want to start a new document, but more often than not, I just want to open an existing file.

To begin, open the MS Word application on your Windows 10 desktop or device. A blank Word document will open. In the Ribbon above, on the top left side, click on the ‘File’ tab.