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Why is document done on one computer different when shared or emailed to someone else?

Two word documents were written on a mac by one employee and emailed to others. One word document (#1) was one page on the mac but is two pages on two windows computers. One line went to the second page. For the other document (#2), it had the title…

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asked 2026-02-05T05:10:39.0266667+00:00
Charlotte Newcomer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-05T06:48:49.26+00:00
Flora-T 10,295 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How can I fix bugs in Word Version 16.105.3 (26020123)?

I updated Word to version Version 16.105.3 (26020123) yesterday. My Word documents created in the previous version now have lost their formatting (e.g., page breaks, sections, etc.). I am a published author of novels and my manuscripts are effected. They…

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asked 2026-02-04T22:00:09.46+00:00
Greg Dodd 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-05T00:39:51.7933333+00:00
Stefan Blom 331.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why Does Word for Mac Now Prompt Me to Save Changes Not Made?

Why when I merely open in my Mac running Sequoia 15.6.1 and Word for Mac 16.103.3 am I told that I "Your changes will be lost if you don't save them"? And, how do I get Word to stop this farce? This problem seems to have a very recent onset. …

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asked 2025-12-08T21:08:31.0266667+00:00
Robert Burns 70 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-04T17:25:25.0733333+00:00
Stefan Blom 331.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How can I fix the scaling on an email? All the PDFs print 25% of the document?

I have had an update on my Mac and ever since then, my PDF's and documents are huge. I can only print 25% of the PDF. When I open a new window to email, it is also too huge. How can I adjust the scaling on the new documents? Thank you.

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asked 2026-02-02T17:41:39.5333333+00:00
NORA WONG 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-04T15:23:58.9833333+00:00
NORA WONG 0 Reputation points
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Block Text

I can't block text on my word document and can't figure out why, help please!

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asked 2026-02-03T13:19:46.2933333+00:00
Mia 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-04T15:09:33.7633333+00:00
Gabriel-N 12,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I print to 11"x17" paper? It's not an option in my paper size

How do I print to 11"x17" paper? It's not an option in my paper size

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asked 2026-02-02T19:26:12.4933333+00:00
Chip Meyer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-04T06:49:17.4133333+00:00
Teddie-D 11,675 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Word will not open my documenfs in a standard letter page layout.

Word has stopped opening my documents in the format I created them. Meaning, when I open any previous Word document, the page layout is odd. Not letter. Not legal. Just a box with odd margins.

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asked 2026-02-04T01:34:54.2733333+00:00
Son Roberts 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-04T03:03:46.29+00:00
Flora-T 10,295 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Every time I open a document were changes are not made, prior to closing it I get this prompt "Do you want to save the changes made to the document":

Every time I open a document were changes are not made I get this prompt before closing the document. "Do you want to save the changes made to the document". this is recent and the problem is persistent. there are no viable solutions.

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asked 2026-01-30T01:03:41.3166667+00:00
Kenneth Gorman 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-01T23:41:26.2066667+00:00
TiNo-T 10,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do i download this into a pdf

sandbox:/download/Cash_Leak_Audit_Recovery_Plan_2023-2025_USLetter_Portrait_2page.pdf

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asked 2026-02-01T05:53:04.92+00:00
Beth Lerner 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-01T07:28:47.4866667+00:00
Stefan Blom 331.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Word for Mac keeps crashing in large document

Since the latest update - Version 16.105.1 (26011816) - I am finding my large word document (200+ pages, 25,000 + words, 300 end notes) keeps crashing without warning. I have done numerous fixes including - disabling any keyboard shortcuts just in…

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asked 2026-01-27T23:05:57.66+00:00
Kirstin Ferguson 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-29T23:46:00.0366667+00:00
TiNo-T 10,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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All word documents are opening in compatibility mode on Mac

Using a Mac. Someone sent me a word doc created using Google docs and copilot. Since opening, everything is opening in compatibility mode. I've cleared cache, restarted computer, checked preferences, saved as docx, renamed normal.dotm and still having…

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asked 2026-01-27T02:39:44.34+00:00
Julie 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-29T20:57:06.3133333+00:00
John Korchok 228.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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WORD for MAC version 16.105.1 Always DUPLEX printing even when selected Double Sided is OFF

WORD for MAC version 16.105.1, but this has been an issue for at least the past 2 prior updates. This only happens in WORD. It has been tested in EXCEL, OUTLOOK, Open Office, Lyric Office, Notes, Pages, Sheets, Firefox, Chrome, Adobe, Preview, TEXTEDIT…

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asked 2026-01-27T18:04:55.7366667+00:00
Cathy Welsh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-28T15:44:41.77+00:00
Cathy Welsh 0 Reputation points
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How to turn off Copilot icon in Word for Mac (Microsoft® Word for Mac Version 16.105.1)

How to I hide or disable the Copilot icon for appearing in all of my documents? The icon covers up the first characters of every line when I click near it to copy etc. I can't see the text I'm trying to work with.(Microsoft® Word for Mac Version…

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asked 2026-01-22T20:56:16.5833333+00:00
Herbie Hollar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-28T06:21:58.42+00:00
Flora-T 10,295 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Adding an Image AS AN 'ANSWER' to a question on a Fillable Form

I would like to add an option for someone filling out a Word Fillable Form to be able to paste a graphic in the form. Is this possible?

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asked 2026-01-27T19:15:06.1+00:00
Tabatha Gainey 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-01-27T21:22:31.1533333+00:00
Tabatha Gainey 20 Reputation points
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I purchased Office 365 business basic for my small business- I am the owner- I am unable to edit Word docs on my mac book

I purchased Office 365 basic business to access Word, Powerpoint on my Macbook - I am unable to edit my documents in word they are view only- please advise.

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asked 2026-01-27T18:46:42.2233333+00:00
Pamela Starr 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-01-27T19:40:39.8966667+00:00
Stefan Blom 331.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Office Products Not Opening on Mac

I am experiencing an issue opening Microsoft Office products on a Mac. The MacOS is Tahoe 26. After an uninstall and re-install, the applications will work, but then they will somehow show that they were modified. After the modification, the apps will…

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asked 2026-01-26T21:21:17.3566667+00:00
Randahl Thomas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-26T21:22:24.6566667+00:00
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finding a link to download what I just purchased

I just purchased office 2019 for mac earlier today entered the 25 digit registration code but have not come across a link to actually download the software where do I go for that I am a 70 year old non technophobe and have worked with computers all my…

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asked 2026-01-23T12:58:50.3633333+00:00
Bill Brouard 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-26T08:58:12.3266667+00:00
TiNo-T 10,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I add a table of contents for a specific section?

In a long document, how do I add table of contents for each specific section or chapter? I already have one for the entire document.

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asked 2025-12-05T15:27:35.2+00:00
Catherine Scherpf 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-25T10:50:36.76+00:00
Sara McEnhill 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Can i use a lasso tool in MS365 Word for Mac? Can't find it anywhere

Lasso tool seems to have disappeared. I want it to select multiple shapes on a page. It's a pain to command-click text boxes, shapes, arrows.

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asked 2026-01-22T17:37:35.87+00:00
Peter Morris 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-22T19:28:32.47+00:00
Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 431.8K Reputation points
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APPLE MONTERAY 12.7.6 NON SI INSTALLA IL PACCHETTO OFFICE E MI DICE SCADUTO ANDANDO IN CONFLITTO CON VECCHIE INSTALLAZIONI

Gentile Supporto Microsoft, vi scrivo per richiedere assistenza riguardo a un problema persistente di attivazione di Microsoft Office su un sistema macOS Monterey. Nonostante i vari tentativi, non riusciamo a completare l'attivazione della nuova…

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asked 2026-01-21T10:40:47.22+00:00
lanfranco luccioli 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-22T09:39:40.18+00:00
TiNo-T 10,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator