16.61: Microsoft Word For Mac
This version addressed various crashes and improved overall application stability for users on macOS.
Some users encountered "blank document" screens or UI lag when running 16.61 on macOS Monterey (12.4) .
Some users on older OS versions like Catalina reported that the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) tool occasionally failed to verify the package for companion apps like Excel. Managing This Version Microsoft Word for Mac 16.61
Standard security updates were included to protect against potential vulnerabilities. User-Reported Issues
Update history for Office Insider for Mac - Microsoft Support This version addressed various crashes and improved overall
Despite the performance focus, some users reported specific difficulties with version 16.61:
Microsoft Word for Mac version was a stable release issued on May 10, 2022 . This update focused primarily on quality improvements and bug fixes rather than introducing major new features. Key Update Information Release Date: May 10, 2022 (Current Channel). Build Number: 22050700. Key Update Information Release Date: May 10, 2022
Earlier beta builds of 16.61 specifically targeted issues with rendering headers and footers.