For some weird reason word thinks that it should start up automatically. I've unchecked the open at login at the dock, and its not listed under the logging applications in settings. So what do I do?
2 options,
1) the one you mention under login options in user.
2) it was open when you restarted and you have the option to reopen all open applications when loggin in again (it's in the window asking if you are sure you want to restart)