There are several common ways to open Microsoft Word 2016 on a Windows computer. Here are the steps for each method:

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

1. Click the Start button (usually located in the bottom-left corner of your screen).
2. Scroll through the alphabetical list of applications until you find the "W" section.
3. Look for "Word 2016" and click on it. It might also be located in a folder like "Microsoft Office 2016".

Method 2: Using the Search Bar

1. Click on the Start button or the Search icon (magnifying glass) on your taskbar.
2. Type "Word" or "Microsoft Word" into the search box.
3. From the search results, click on "Word 2016" or "Microsoft Word 2016".

Method 3: Using a Desktop Shortcut (if available)

1. Look for the "Word 2016" icon on your desktop.
2. Double-click the icon to open the application.

Method 4: Using the Taskbar (if pinned)

1. Look for the "Word" icon on your taskbar (the bar usually at the bottom of your screen).
2. Click the icon once to open Word 2016.

Once you follow any of these steps, Microsoft Word 2016 will launch, and you can start working on your documents.