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.
Earlier beta builds of 16.61 specifically targeted issues with rendering headers and footers. Microsoft Word for Mac 16.61
This version addressed various crashes and improved overall application stability for users on macOS. Microsoft Word for Mac version was a stable
Routine maintenance, security patches, and performance enhancements. Performance and Bug Fixes Microsoft Word for Mac 16.61
Update history for Office Insider for Mac - Microsoft Support
Reports on developer forums highlighted occasional memory pressure issues in larger documents (180+ pages).
Standard security updates were included to protect against potential vulnerabilities. User-Reported Issues