Microsoft is planning to improve the startup speed of its Office apps, starting with Word in May. The launch times of Office apps will improve thanks to a new scheduled task that will run silently when you boot your PC to make sure Word and eventually other Office apps open quickly.

Microsoft plans to enhance the startup speed of its Office apps, beginning with Word in May, ensuring quicker launch times.

Rolling out in May for Word initially, the feature will reduce the program's startup time. Here's how it works.