Word 2008 will not open a file

[Mashall]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

I have installed Office 2008 on my iMac. The program functions fine except it will not open a file from 'File Open' or the Open icon. II can open a file from the Finder. An attempt to open from 'File' will produce a blank screen with vertical bars and the computer freezes - force quit the only way out.
I have installed each Office update from 12.1.0 to 12.1.4.
I have run 'Repair Disk Permissions' from Disk Utility.
Any ideas?

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Marshall;

Download the OS X 10.5.5 Combo Update from here:

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Repair permissions again after applying the update & see if things improve.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac