Why Office Keeps Shown People Without and How to Fix It

If your workflow is blocked, confirm the account and app context, then follow the ordered fixes below.

Problem Description: Subsites Shown People Without

Hi! So I am wondering if there is like a target permission so users that doesn't have permission to the subsites, will not see the subsites that are created. I have it like this:  So this are the subsites but I don't really know if people will see this. I would like to be hide it if they don't have permission. In sharePoint online I think that I can target group users, but I doesn't let me do it in SP On-Premise server.

Quick Answer for Resolving Permission

In SharePoint On-Premises, security trimming is a native mechanism that hides navigation items from users who do not have permission to access them, if the navigation menu is generated dynamically based on the site structure.

Likely Causes Behind Permission & Access Issues

• The Microsoft account or license context may not match the purchase or device.

• Cached credentials, outdated builds, or damaged local components can trigger permission & access issues.

• A file-specific corruption or add-in conflict can mimic a broader application failure.

Recommended Solution: Repairing Office Startup Issues

When to use this: Apply these steps when the symptoms match and you can access the relevant Microsoft account or administrator.

1. Audience targeting, which is available in SharePoint Online, may not have a direct equivalent in On-Premises.

2. To hide specific subsite links for users without access, ensure the navigation is dynamically generated so security trimming applies, or consider customizing the navigation to manually control visibility based on permissions.

Alternative Solutions for When Office Still Fails

1. Retry the Microsoft-side steps after restarting the app and device.

2. Test the same action in a private browser session or a new blank file to isolate account vs file issues.

3. Capture exact error text and screenshots before contacting Microsoft Support or your administrator.

Working with WPS Office: WPS Office for Local Document Work

WPS Office cannot replace Microsoft account, activation, or cloud fixes for this scenario. It remains one of the best free Microsoft Office-compatible alternatives for opening and editing local files.

1. Download and install WPS Office from the official website.

2. Open local Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF files in the matching WPS app.

3. Save a working copy locally while Microsoft-side issues are resolved.

4. Return to Microsoft Office after the primary fix succeeds.

If you need a practical local workspace in the meantime, try WPS Office.

Prevention Tips for Safer Document Habits

• Keep one primary Microsoft account for subscriptions and Office sign-in.

• Install updates for Office and Windows before retrying failed workflows.

• Back up important files before repair, reset, or reinstall actions.

• Work on copies and keep version history enabled when available.

FAQs About Common Permission Answers

Can WPS Office fix this permission & access issues issue directly? Only when the WPS steps match the formatting or file task. Account, activation, and cloud issues stay on the Microsoft side.

Should I reinstall Office before trying these steps? Not first. Confirm account, license, and the exact error before reinstalling.

What should I send to Microsoft Support? The affected account email, device type, Office version, exact error text, and screenshots with personal data hidden.