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
Earlier beta builds of 16.61 specifically targeted issues with rendering headers and footers. Microsoft Word for Mac 16.61
Standard security updates were included to protect against potential vulnerabilities. User-Reported Issues Some users on older OS versions like Catalina
This version addressed various crashes and improved overall application stability for users on macOS. Microsoft Word for Mac 16.61
Routine maintenance, security patches, and performance enhancements. Performance and Bug Fixes
22 Jul 2022 — Latest Office Insider updates If you see the following version and build numbers when you look in the product's About dialog, you' Microsoft Support Technical Bug Report: Critical Memory Leak in Word for Mac
Some users encountered "blank document" screens or UI lag when running 16.61 on macOS Monterey (12.4) .