create a new blank document in word

• Click the Microsoft Office button.
• Select New. The New Document dialog box appears.
• Select Blank document under the Blank and recent section. It will be highlighted by default.
  
• Click Create. A new blank document appears in the Word window.

You can access templates that are installed on your computer or on Office Online. Click the Microsoft Office button and select New. You can create blank documents and access templates from the dialog box that appears.