[br72]

Everything is local. It happens with both old and new files. To test this,
I created a new document the content of which was simply called "test doc"
and saved it in default word 2007 docx format. I have the same problem with
that.

But Patrick, from your question, I think you misunderstand my problem.
Loading documents only takes long when opened *outside* of word (either
through explorer or from the start menu-recent documents). This happens
even when
Word is already open, so the problem is not Word initializing. Word,
already open, will sit there for 15 seconds or so. If I open the same doc
from within word, it opens instantly.

Yes, the same problem applies to Excel.

"Patrick Schmid [MVP]" wrote:

Are the documents on a network share or local? Are they large? Old or
new file format?
Does the same apply to Excel? Meaning, the application itself opens fast
it is just that loading documents takes long (even if done via File,
Open)?