Some users encountered "blank document" screens or UI lag when running 16.61 on macOS Monterey (12.4) .
Standard security updates were included to protect against potential vulnerabilities. User-Reported Issues Microsoft Word for Mac 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. Some users encountered "blank document" screens or UI
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