I have a routine initiated in MS Access, which uses late binding to create a
hidden instance of word and then performs a lengthy manipulation in a large
word table.
I need to be sure on entry to the routine, and exit from the routine, there
are no instances of word running, hidden or otherwise.
I have seen examples of how to "kill" all instances of Excel but cannot find
any examples for  word.

Any help appreciated
TIA

Ian B