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Copper Contributor

Aug 02, 2022

What processor and RAM is good enough for very large Word Documents?

I'm a writer looking for a new laptop. I heard i5 processor is probably needed? But also not sure about what RAM should be good? What would work for large documents containing hundreds of pages? ...

Doug_Robbins_Word_MVP

MVP

Aug 03, 2022

That would certainly be enough memory. More importantly is the operating system that should be 64-bit and on it you should install the 64-bit version of Office.

This is the specification of the machine that I use and have used to create documents with hundreds of pages

shaka3736

Copper Contributor

Aug 03, 2022

https://www.costco.com/lenovo-ideapad-3-15.6%22-touchscreen-laptop---11th-gen-intel-core-i3-1115g4---windows-11-s-mode.product.100841182.html

For reference, would this work?

Doug_Robbins_Word_MVP
MVP
Aug 03, 2022
shaka3736 NO!, I would NOT get a computer that is running Windows 11 S Mode

Windows 11 in S mode isa version of Windows 11 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.
- shaka3736
  Copper Contributor
  Aug 03, 2022
  If I'm not mistaken, I heard you can disable S Mode. At least according to customer support. Apparently a lot of people disable it.
  
  If so, it's an 11th gen i3 with 8 GB RAM, is that good?
  
  I literally just purchased it an hour ago so I would really appreciate a reply as soon as convenient for you so I can cancel my order if need be. But I heard S Mode can be disabled so hopefully it'll be okay!