Users reported several disruptive behaviors specific to this version, particularly when running on M1 MacBooks with macOS Ventura:
Despite these reported bugs, the core experience of Word on Mac remains distinct from its Windows counterpart: Microsoft Word для Mac 16.68
: For those without a subscription, basic viewing of Word documents on Mac can be done via Apple's Quick Look (spacebar) or TextEdit , though these may not preserve complex layouts. Word document is displayed different on different systems Users reported several disruptive behaviors specific to this
: Version 16.68 and its successors can be sensitive to local font issues. Validating fonts through the Font Book application is a recommended first step if text appears garbled or formatting seems broken. : The Mac version uses the standard macOS
: The Mac version uses the standard macOS menu bar at the top (File, Edit, View, etc.), while the Office ribbon below it is mostly consistent with the Windows version.
: Users often faced sluggishness or freezing, which could sometimes be isolated by checking if the same document ran smoothly in Word for the Web. Common Fixes :
: Deleting the Microsoft Word folder in ~/Library/Containers was another standard troubleshooting step for persistent glitches. Core Interface & Usage