Users reported several disruptive behaviors specific to this version, particularly when running on M1 MacBooks with macOS Ventura:
: Deleting the Microsoft Word folder in ~/Library/Containers was another standard troubleshooting step for persistent glitches. Core Interface & Usage 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
: A "Safe Mode system cycle" (holding Shift during startup) was frequently recommended to reset system and font caches. Microsoft Word для Mac 16.68
Despite these reported bugs, the core experience of Word on Mac remains distinct from its Windows counterpart: