Archived Release notes for Monthly Enterprise Channel

These release notes provide information about new features and non-security updates that are included in Monthly Enterprise Channel updates to Office 365 ProPlus, Visio Pro for Office 365, Project Online Desktop Client and Office 365 Business.

Version 2204: June 14

Version 2204 (Build 15128.20280)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Access

• Connector for Dataverse and Power Platform: While Access was integrated with the cloud through Sharepoint and SQL, the new connector to Dataverse and the Power Platform enables new scenarios that unlocks benefits for developers who can now create custom apps for Mobile and MS Teams, plus automations, and chatbots built with Power Platform and Dataverse for Teams that work directly with their Access data and Dataverse. Learn more

Word

• Track just your changes in your documents: Sometimes when you're collaborating, you only want your own changes to be tracked, without forcing this setting on others. To track only your changes, go to Review tab, select Track changes, and choose Just Mine.

Resolved issues

Excel

• We fixed an issue with rendering in Excel and Project when using certain older versions of Windows 11.

• We fixed an issue where running a VBA script / add-in on a workbook with chart sheet may cause Excel to close unexpectedly.

• We fixed an issue that caused Excel to consume excessive memory.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that prevented Outlook Event-Based Add-Ins from functioning properly.

• We fixed an issue to help users find the correct settings for managing the default online meeting options for third party meeting providers.

• We fixed an issue where the app closed unexpectedly when replying or forwarding an email while an Event-Based Add-In is running in the background.

• We fixed an issue that caused some customers to see a grey box when trying to open the Viva Insights add-in.

• We fixed an issue where calendars not selected in the navigation pane when using "Open Shared Calendar."

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a close unexpectedly when deleting a folder.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a close unexpectedly when trying to respond to certain contacts.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see "No response required" specified on all meeting invites forwarded from delegated room mailboxes.

• We fixed an issue where the user would get an error when attempting to open a shared contacts folder for which they had editor or delegate permissions.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see the error "Cannot perform the requested operation..." when attempting to expand a local contact group.

• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to close unexpectedly during launch when connected to a OneDrive for Business endpoint with no service URL.

• We fixed an issue that caused EU users to see information missing from person cards.

Word

• We fixed an issue where Read Aloud would close unexpectedly for unsigned user.

• We fixed an issue in which the document would scroll to the end after deleting a paragraph mark.

• We fixed an issue where the Office "Insert Screenshot" shows blank/incomplete screenshots for Office Apps; we fixed an issue where some Windows Taskbar thumbnails screenshots for Office Apps may appear blank.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue related to multi-threading for Direct2D and Direct3D interoperability.

• We fixed an issue to allow a gradient stop to be added when clicking along the slider.

• We fixed an issue when users were unable to install M365 apps when PowerShell was disabled.

• We fixed an issue that was causing a "Publish Package Failed" error during an update, which would cause a file-type association to be lost.

• We fixed an issue where the font dropdown wouldn't accurately reflect what font was selected in a shape.

Version 2203: June 14

Version 2203 (Build 15028.20282)

Security updates listed here

Resolved issues

Outlook

• We fixed an issue where the app closed unexpectedly when replying or forwarding an email while an Event-Based Add-In is running in the background.

Version 2203: May 10

Version 2203 (Build 15028.20248)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• Improvements to Power BI Request Access: We’ve upgraded the experience for users who create PivotTables connected to Power BI datasets. Prior to the improved experience, when a user tried to refresh a PivotTable connected to a dataset that they don't have access to, they would see a generic error message. Now, a specific error dialog appears that informs the user that they don't have access to the dataset, and allows them to click a link to request access from the owner. Once access is granted, the user can go back to the PivotTable and refresh to continue their analysis.

Outlook

• Save time while composing messages: Outlook shows you writing suggestions that help you compose messages quickly. To accept the suggestion, just use the Tab key.
  See details in blog post

• Show multiple mini-months in Calendar To-Do Bar: This feature allows you to show multiple mini-months both horizontally and vertically in the Calendar To-Do bar.

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue that could cause memory usage of an application that uses DAO or OLEDB interfaces to read Access databases to grow rapidly. In some cases, this could cause abnormal program termination.

• This updated fixed an issue that caused a custom application that uses OLEDB interfaces to open an Access database that contained links to SharePoint lists to close unexpectedly.

Excel

• We fixed an issue with rendering in Excel and Project when using certain older builds of Windows 11.

• We fixed an issue where a recovered file would be opened as read-only.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see only a subset of the messages to get moved when moving multiple mail items from Focused to Other or Other to Focused.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a stop responding when responding to certain contacts.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to expect a stop responding in Outlook in some diagnostic scenarios.

• We fixed an issue that caused EU users to see information missing from person cards.

• We fixed an issue that caused some toggle-type options to sync incorrectly when using Cloud Settings.

• We fixed an issue that caused messages using the Encrypt Only and Do Not Forward templates to return unexpected permissions through the object model.

• We fixed an issue that caused the "Move to Other" functionality to stop responding properly.

• We fixed an issue that prevented Outlook Event-Based Add-Ins from functioning properly.

Project

• We fixed an issue where the app stop responding when leveling doesn't complete.

• We fixed an issue where mask separator used an asterick () if it matched with list separator. In filters is used for regular expressions, which caused errors and unexpected behavior if value contained it. A pipe (|) is now used.

• We fixed an issue where the application opened onto a screen that is no longer available making the project hidden.

• We fixed an issue, which was caused the app to close unexpectedly when the user was unable to open projects.

Word

• We fixed an issue that caused shared calendars to be in an unselected state after adding them.

• We fixed an issue with displaying embedded Excel spreadsheets in other applications.

• Fixed an issue where digital signatures for VBA projects weren't recognized when loading PowerPoint files using the 97-2003 file format.

Office Suite

• We fixed a stability issue when recording a Slide Show.

• We fixed a stability issue when stopping a recording of a Slide Show.

• We fixed an issue related to multi-threading for Direct2D and Direct3D interoperability.

• We fixed an issue where the font dropdown wouldn't accurately reflect what font was selected in a shape.

Version 2202: May 10

Version 2202 (Build 14931.20392)

Security updates listed here

Version 2202: April 12

Version 2202 (Build 14931.20274)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• Lambda: Custom Functions Without Code: The lambda function allows you to take any existing formula or expression and turn it into a custom function with a name. Easily reuse and update logic in your spreadsheet with the lambda function.
  See details in blog post

• Lambda: Helper Functions: 7 new functions, which make use of lambdas and provide help when authoring lambda solutions!
  See details in blog post

PowerPoint

• Record videos with narration: Make your next presentation more dynamic and engaging with pre-recorded video and narration. Or, pre-record the entire presentation to ensure a smooth delivery on presentation day. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Office Suite

• New visual refresh for Office apps: We’re excited to announce a full visual refresh for the Office desktop apps for Windows 11! Based on your customer feedback, this update offers a simple and more consistent experience in all your favorite Office apps, allowing you to focus on your work. The fresh new look is based on Fluent Design principles and is aligned with the new Windows 11, providing more seamless experiences across your PC.
  Learn more

• The home place banner allows Microsoft to recommend features the user has on their device as part of their Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise: Starting with Version 2202, users who obtain their updates from the Monthly Enterprise Channel, Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) and Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel will also see these recommendations. When users click on the File menu, the Home tab may display a banner with a feature recommendation. Each recommendation comes with a Learn button that takes the user to either a help file or a tutorial about the feature. There is also a Dismiss option to dismiss the banner.

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue where an application would stop working and generate an error message such as "Cannot open any more databases"; the issue could also prevent Access from shutting down properly.

• We fixed an issue that can cause a custom application that uses OLEDB interfaces to open an Access database that contains links to SharePoint lists to close unexpectedly.

Excel

• We fixed an issue displaying some SVG files.

• We fixed an issue where using custom command bars could cause Excel to close unexpectedly.

• We fixed the issue where Sheet Views were sometimes receiving sorts and filters from other coauthors.

• We fixed an issue that adjusts how gradients fill on a series in a waterfall chart aligns with gradient fills on series in a column chart.

• We fixed an issue with dates on the axis of charts not appearing when the source data is typed directly into the chart rather than coming from a range of cells.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to close unexpectedly during shutdown under some circumstances.

• We fixed an issue where removed shared calendars reappeared when the REST shared calendar feature was enabled.

• We fixed an issue that caused the membership list to not display properly for contact cards.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience performance issues when switching folders due to a corrupt view setting.

• We fixed an issue that caused the default icon to be displayed for attached messages when a custom icon was expected.

• A data change was made to include a new United Kingdom holiday in UK-based calendars.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to expect a stop responding in Outlook in some diagnostic scenarios.

• We fixed an issue that caused certain Smart Link callouts to be inaccessible to screen readers.

• We fixed an issue that caused the "Index out of date" message to display too often.

• We fixed an issue that caused some toggle-type options to sync incorrectly when using Cloud Settings.

• We fixed an issue where a received email wouldn't include a link to open the message.

• We fixed an issue that caused messages using the Encrypt Only and Do Not Forward templates to return unexpected permissions through the object model.

• We fixed an issue displaying some SVG files.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue to display the company info in Info | Properties | Advanced Properties dialog for PowerPoint that is installed from C2R.

• We have fixed a scenario, which causes problem in saving the PPAM file type.

Project

• We fixed an issue so users should no longer experience issues when printing progress lines on the Gantt chart.

• We fixed an issue where the user would see a security dialog stating that the project had links to one or more data sources, even though the project had no active links. Now, the dialog appears only when there are active links.

Publisher

• We fixed an issue displaying some SVG files.

Visio

• We fixed an issue where the user can now insert charts seamlessly without facing any issues where the app closes unexpectedly.

Word

• We fixed an issue in sending email notifications to users whose comments have gotten replies from other users.

• We fixed a performance issue when opening Word documents with thousands of track changes.

• We fixed an issue that caused shared calendars to be in an unselected state after adding them.

• We fixed an issue in Word where SVG files may be displayed as a broken link (Red-X).

• We fixed an issue where SVG images that contain external content don't show up.

• We fixed an issue displaying some SVG files.

• We fixed an issue with displaying embedded Excel spreadsheets in other applications.

Office Suite

• We fixed a stability issue related to Power BI controls and Forms as slide content when starting or recording Slide Show.

• We fixed an issue related to multi-threading for Direct2D and Direct3D interoperability.

• We fixed an issue in the Outlook preview pane to allow SVG images to render properly.

• We fixed an issue related to scroll binding for an input source where memory could become corrupted.

• We fixed an issue displaying customized views in Project.

• We fixed an issue where the font dropdown wouldn't accurately reflect what font was selected in a shape.

• We fixed an issue that caused contact cards to not show.

Version 2201: April 12

Version 2201 (Build 14827.20246)

Security updates listed here

Version 2201: March 08

Version 2201 (Build 14827.20220)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros are disabled by default to improve security for Microsoft 365 customers.: To help protect customers, Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros are disabled by default in Microsoft 365. We encourage you to migrate these macros to the latest version of Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Learn more

• Office apps now support OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.3: ODF 1.3 brought many improvements to the OpenDocument format and these are now supported in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (file extensions .odt, .ods, and .odp).
  See details in blog post

PowerPoint

• Rehearse your presentation with Presenter Coach: Get feedback on the things that help keep an audience engaged — like pacing, pitch, filler words, sensitive phrases, and more. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Word

• Decode acronyms without leaving Word: When you encounter an acronym, Word tries to define it based on how others use it. Learn more

• Proofread selected text with Editor: Review spelling, grammar, and get writing suggestions for just the selected text in your document.
  See details in blog post

Office Suite

• Use your voice to send email and mention: New voice commands let you send mail and @mention others while dictating.
  See details in blogpost

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue that may have caused errors while running an application.

• This update fixed an issue where an application would stop working and generate an error message such as "Cannot open any more databases"; the issue could also prevent Access from shutting down properly.

Excel

• We fixed an issue with subtotal optimization when there is a hidden field in a Pivot Table.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to open messages with Digital Rights Management policies applied.

• We fixed an issue where a received email wouldn't include a link to open the message.

• We fixed an issue that caused a stop responding when loading personas.

• We fixed an issue that caused certain Smart Link callouts to be inaccessible to screen readers.

• We fixed an issue where the folder hierarchy didn't synchronize all folders for very large primary mailboxes with more than 10000 folders.

Project

• We fixed an issue where users were getting into a state where saving wouldn't work. This fix makes it so that users can always save their work.

• We fixed an issue where users can now save projects to the Project Web Application even if the resources in the offline file have names that match enterprise resources.

Word

• We fixed an issue where Repeat style applies Normal instead of repeating style.

Office Suite

• This update fixes a security issue in protected coauthoring when the AIP UL client is used.

• We fixed an issue where linked images don't load when opening a presentation programmatically in window-less mode.

Version 2112: March 08

Version 2112 (Build 14729.20360)

Security updates listed here

Version 2112: February 08

Version 2112 (Build 14729.20322)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• Make quick edits using the action pen: With the action pen, you can write by hand directly in the cells, jot down data with ink that gets automatically converted to Excel data.

• DLP policy tips in Word/Excel/PowerPoint: Extra sensitive information types configured as part of OneDrive and SharePoint data loss prevention (DLP) policies can now be detected by the app to show a policy tip. This update also brings accuracy improvements and globalization support. Learn more

Outlook

• Grammar checking's got your back: Outlook marks grammar errors as you type, so you can apply suggestions with a single click. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Delete conversation by message owner: This feature allows you to delete a conversation by message owner.

• One-click writing suggestions: Apply writing suggestions with a single click. Editor corrects spelling and grammar and gives you ideas for refining your writing. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Make your messages accessible for everyone: Outlook automatically lets you know when there are accessibility issues in your messages when you're sending it and helps you fix the issue.
  See details in blog post

• Shared calendar improvements: For shared calendars in Office 365, Outlook can update these calendars using the REST API. This feature, which provides faster and more reliable updates to shared calendars is now turned on by default. Learn more

• Improved address book search: You can now search more fields in the Address Book including name, title, location, and more.
  See details in blog post

PowerPoint

• DLP policy tips in Word/Excel/PowerPoint: Extra sensitive information types configured as part of OneDrive and SharePoint data loss prevention (DLP) policies can now be detected by the app to show a policy tip. This update also brings accuracy improvements and globalization support. Learn more

• Find all Accessibility tools in one place: Open a presentation, then select Review and choose Check Accessibility. The Accessibility pane and the new Accessibility ribbon appear automatically.
  See details in blog post

Word

• One-click writing suggestions: Apply writing suggestions with a single click. The updated Editor pane makes it easy to navigate between suggestions. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• DLP policy tips in Word/Excel/PowerPoint: Extra sensitive information types configured as part of OneDrive and SharePoint data loss prevention (DLP) policies can now be detected by the app to show a policy tip. This update also brings accuracy improvements and globalization support. Learn more

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue that caused the Insights add-in to stop working intermittently.

• This change enables full support of requirement set 1.11 and 1.9 for Outlook add-ins.

• We fixed an issue that would prevent multiple users from opening a database on a network file share. Learn More

• We fixed an issue that caused an application to close unexpectedly when connection to an Access or Jet database using multiple threads.

• This change fixed an issue that may cause an application that used the OLEDB API to open an Access database (.accdb file) to close unexpectedly if the database contains links to SharePoint lists.

Excel

• We fixed an issue where an application using the OLEDB API with the ACE.OLEDB.12.0 or ACE.OLEDB.16.0 provider was closing unexpectedly.

• On a multi-monitor setup dialogs with two cell edit boxes would hide data from the user when selecting cells. This fix unhides that data from the UI dialog box. This change impacts the conditional formatting or series selection dialog boxes on a 3 monitor setup.

• When you have a Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Worksheet object embedded inside another application such as a Word document, using the Convert feature to convert it to a Microsoft Excel Worksheet (Office OpenXML) object didn't always complete the conversion until you opened the embedded object and made a change to it. This was fixed so that the object is completely converted upon using the Convert feature.

• We fixed an issue where the search text gets reset in PivotTable fields selection taskpane.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused the smart link URL to not update when the user changed the permissions on the link in the message.

• We fixed an issue that caused applications to become unresponsive after loading a contact card.

• We fixed an issue that caused a stop responding when loading personas.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see garbled text in some fields when exporting contacts to a CSV.

Word

• We fixed an issue where Repeat style applies Normal instead of repeating style.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue related to text anchoring in SVG rendering.

• We fixed an issue selecting text via double-tap when using the touchpad.

• We fixed a reliability issue related to refreshing elements that may contain text.

• We fixed an issue where the teaching callouts (tips) about the new look of Office didn't appear in Outlook. Now, users of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are notified about the changes to the new look of Office, which includes information about what changed and how to change settings, or toggle off the experience.

Version 2111: February 08

Version 2111 (Build 14701.20314)

Security updates listed here

Version 2111: January 11

Version 2111 (Build 14701.20290)

Security updates listed here

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue that would prevent multiple users from opening a database on a network file share. Learn More

Excel

• We fixed an issue with the LOGEST worksheet function, where a transient overflow error wasn't handled and cleared, and incorrectly picked up for unrelated subsequent calculations.

• We fixed an issue with the WEBSERVICE worksheet function where Excel would stop working, in rare cases, when calculations were canceled by the user.

• We fixed an issue where certain formula results weren't updated after their inputs changed.

• We fixed an issue where newly created PivotTables could lose custom settings if the data source range was changed.

• We fixed an issue where interacting with Forms control can cause Excel to close unexpectedly.

• We fixed issues that refreshing the data for PivotTables can stop working when filtered values no longer exist in the data, and a subsequent query statement generated without the invalid filtered values to retry the refresh request was temporarily disabled and is now reenabled.

• We fixed an issue where opening xlsm file in SpreedsheetCompare tool can cause the tool to stop responding.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a close unexpectedly when retrieving personas.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience an unexpected close when loading people photos.

• We fixed an issue that caused an unexpected close when displaying a contact card.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience an close unexpectedly when loading personas in PowerPoint.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue where some pop-up UI elements couldn't be clicked, such as the Join Meeting pop-up in Outlook or the Welcome Back pop-up in PowerPoint.

Project

• We fixed an issue where manually scheduled tasks were rescheduled to earlier dates when the user opened projects that were Saved As to a different name. Users should no longer see manually scheduled tasks rescheduled while opening these projects.

• We fixed an issue where some projects would close unexpectedly when loading customized reports.

Word

• We fixed an issue where bookmarks and table of content links weren't working after exporting to PDF.

• We fixed an issue where some pop-up UI elements couldn't be clicked, such as the Join Meeting pop-up in Outlook or the Welcome Back pop-up in PowerPoint.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue during protected coauthoring where a sensitivity label and encryption might be removed from a file hosted in SharePoint or OneDrive.

• We fixed an issue where Office shows an account error in the SSO and ADFS DRS environment.

• We fixed an issue related to text anchoring in SVG rendering.

• We fixed a reliability issue related to refreshing elements that may contain text.

• We fixed an issue that completed the following changes:

1. There was an issue in Outlook where the teaching callouts (tips) about the new look of Office didn't appear. These appear now.
2. Many users of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote have missed the teaching callouts about the new look of Office, which include information about what changed and how to change settings, or toggle off the experience. This change retriggers these teaching callouts for users to be notified about the changes.

Version 2110: January 11

Version 2110 (Build 14527.20364)

Security updates listed here

Version 2110: December 17

Version 2110 (Build 14527.20344)

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue that would prevent multiple users from opening a database on a network file share. Learn More

Version 2109: December 17

Version 2109 (Build 14430.20386)

Security updates listed here

Version 2110: December 14

Version 2110 (Build 14527.20340)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Outlook

• Microsoft Search powered compose (To\CC\BCC) suggestions: Adding people to the To\CC line is now powered by Microsoft Search.

• Expanded GAL people suggestions for mail and calendar compose: Outlook returns results from the complete GAL when suggestions people for email and calendar compose. (Ex: Adding someone to the To line of a new email)

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue where the app stops responding when we open privacy settings window, as the dialog manager is empty adding isn't empty check as a defensive check.

Excel

• We fixed an issue where the app stops responding when we open privacy settings window, as the dialog manager is empty adding isn't empty check as a defensive check.

• When opening linked tables to Dynamics, numbers may appear as small squares when the data is displayed. To work around this issue, open the link in Table Design view, and clear the Format property for any affected columns.

• We fixed an issue where on opening an Excel file, the cell selection was off.

• We fixed an issue where some worksheet functions weren't appearing for users with certain languages.

• We fixed an issue where using a cell reference in a formula caused users to experience high CPU usage.

• We fixed an issue where the original icon of the app wasn't displaying correctly if the source file was from a OneDrive location and the file name contained HTML encoding characters when adding an Excel, Word, or PowerPoint embedded object into an Excel file.

• We fixed an issue where a query update caused Excel to stop responding.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue where the app stops responding when we open privacy settings window, as the dialog manager is empty adding isn't empty check as a defensive check.

• We fixed an issue where there is a potential stop responding when drawing an image.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to encounter a stop responding when loading the navigation pane for the calendar module.

• We fixed an issue that caused the appointment quick view to be cropped when previewing meeting invitations.

• We fixed an issue where sending mail by right clicking and selecting "Send Mail" from the file system caused explorer.exe closed unexpectedly on VDI machines.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a stop responding when updating user presence information in Outlook.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a no respond when moving a person card.

• We fixed an issue that caused users who are on Windows 11 or who are using the visual refresh through Coming Soon to see some alignment issues in the ribbon area and strange visual artifacts when resizing Outlook windows.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see their default signatures stop being able to be inserted in new emails, replies, or forwards after a restart of Outlook.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to be able to download the MP3 attachment from protected voicemail messages.

• We fixed an issue that caused all emails sent with Sensitivity labels to always apply the "Encrypt - Only" template, which would result in incorrect behavior, allowing people to forward "recipients only" emails.

• We fixed an issue that caused a sync to stop working when generating a preview.

• We fixed an issue that caused users who are on Windows 11 or who are using the visual refresh through Coming Soon to see misaligned text when hovering over the mini calendar date.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a stop responding when expanding conversations.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue where the app stops responding when we open privacy settings window, as the dialog manager is empty adding isn't empty check as a defensive check.

• We fixed an issue when a user changes an original Portrait and bigger paper size document to a smaller paper size (e.g. from Letter to A5), its print out would be cut off (data loss).

• We fixed an issue where product updates weren't saved to original cloud file with AutoSave off when Save a Copy operation is executed.

• We fixed an issue where there is a potential stop responding when drawing an image.

Project

• We fixed an issue where, when programmatically adding new tasks to a project via CSOM, the tasks isn't inserted at the correct location if the new task's summary task is collapsed.

• We fixed an issue when tasks are rescheduled in Project, manually scheduled tasks may be scheduled earlier than they should be.

Skype

• We fixed an issue where a hybrid camera on some laptops didn't show in SfB client.

Word

• We fixed an issue where the app stops responding when we open privacy settings window, as the dialog manager is empty adding isn't empty check as a defensive check.

• We fixed an issue where the app closed unexpectedly when attempting to open a OneDrive shared file.

• We fixed an issue where the theme picker in Word's File > Options menu for x64 users where the theme selected wouldn't apply. The theme picker in the File > Account place continues to work and is unaffected by this change.

• We fixed an issue where there is a potential stop responding when drawing an image.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue where documents that contain invalid SVGs shows the rasterized fallback image instead of a red X.

Version 2109: December 14

Version 2109 (Build 14430.20380)

Security updates listed here

Resolved issues

Excel

• We fixed an issue where automatic sensitivity labeling wasn't working for a few GCC-H tenants.

Version 2109: November 09

Version 2109 (Build 14430.20342)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Outlook

• Auto-Expanding Online Archive Search: Enabling auto-expanding Online Archive Search. More information related to Unlimited Archives can be found here: Overview of auto-expanding archiving

Resolved issues

Excel

• We fixed an issue where a query update caused Excel to stop responding.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused calendars added to the "shortcuts" module to disappear after Outlook restarts.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see shared calendars that they added not be checked by default, leading them to believe that the calendar didn't get added.

• We fixed an issue that caused users of Outlook's "shared calendar improvements" feature to experience high CPU usage.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a stop responding when attempting to retrieve AutoDiscover settings.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a unexpected close after adding a shared calendar.

• We fixed an issue that caused a sync failure to occur when generating a preview.

Project

• We fixed an issue where, when programmatically adding new tasks to a project via CSOM, the tasks isn't inserted at the correct location if the new task's summary task is collapsed.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue where documents that contain invalid SVGs shows the rasterized fallback image instead of a red X.

• We fixed an issue where the following error was displaying, "Read Aloud not starting."

Version 2108: November 09

Version 2108 (Build 14326.20600)

Security updates listed here

Resolved issues

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see shared calendars that they added not be checked by default, leading them to believe that the calendar didn't get added.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a stop responding when attempting to retrieve AutoDiscover settings.

• We fixed an issue that caused a sync failure to occur when generating a preview.

Word

• We fixed an issue where the file format changes occurred when saving documents with the AIP add-in enabled.

• We fixed a performance issue with RTF formats.

• We fixed an issue where Word wouldn't render the base-64 encoded, embedded GIFs in the email body.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue where documents that contain invalid SVGs shows the rasterized fallback image instead of a red X.

• ​Fixed an issue where it was possible to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook clients into a state where we send requests against an incorrect URL endpoints. Specifically, without this fix it was possible for US Government document content to be sent to the worldwide augloop.office.com endpoint, or to a lower-tier USGov endpoint (e.g. DoD data sent to GCC)

Version 2108: October 12

Version 2108 (Build 14326.20508)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• A new way to reach the Accessibility tools: The Accessibility ribbon puts all the tools you need to create accessible content in one place.
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue where special characters were included in error messages.

• We fixed an issue, which now enables launch events for Outlook addins.

• We fixed an issue where tables dropped into the query design or system relationship window to appear in a different location then where they were dropped.

Excel

• Fixed an issue where all columns don't appear when linking to or importing from a Dynamics table.

• We fixed an issue where connecting to a data source from within the PowerPivot window wasn't working.

• Addressed an issue where, under rare circumstances, Excel could stop responding while calculating a workbook.

OneNote

• Updated the hot key for creating a Quick Note to be Win + Alt + N.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused links in the location field to be unclickable.

• We fixed an issue that caused deleted meeting invitations to intermittently re-surface for some users.

• We fixed a issue that caused increased network activity shortly after Outlook boot with profiles that have multiple accounts.

• Fixed an issue where a meeting occurrence cancellation form would appear instead of the expected edit form.

• We fixed an issue that was causing the app to stop responding when using Outlook.

• We fixed an issue that caused calendars added to the "shortcuts" module to disappear after Outlook restarts.

• We fixed an issue that caused users of Outlook's "shared calendar improvements" feature to experience high CPU usage.

• We fixed an issue where an unexpected informational notification tip about shortening meetings by default appeared when creating meetings in Outlook, when the option wasn't configured by the Exchange administrator.

• Fixed an error when forwarding some large or long running recurring meetings as ICAL.

• We fixed an issue where the app stops responding shortly after Outlook boot.

• We fixed an issue where the app closed unexpectedly while composing an email using Outlook.

• We fixed an issue where email signatures would be missing after a change in the account's UPN/SMTP name.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a stop responding when adding calendars to the navigation pane.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see a loss of HTML formatting when saving a draft of an email to disk.

• We fixed an issue that caused Room Finder to fail to load.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue where Word was taking longer time to save than expected.

Skype

• We fixed an issue where the video share peek in a conversation window would close unexpectedly.

Word

• We fixed an issue in Print where the print preview wasn't loading.

• Office apps now support OpenDocument format 1.3.

• We fixed an issue where Word was taking longer time to save than expected.

• We fixed an issue with non-default ribbon configurations that can lead to the Style Gallery to not function.

• We fixed a issue where you are unable to turn off any of the Editor options in the "Resume" section.

• We fixed an issue where the insert Online video button was disable.

• Fixed an issue where a dialog showcasing the new visual refresh contained text that was inaccessible to screen readers.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue where some documents failed to load after using some web add-ins.

• We fixed an issue related to scrolling on a thumbnail view in a PPT slide using touch or trackpad.

• Fixed a bug in Outlook where custom VSTO controls stopped working after opening and switching between multiple windows and views.

• We fixed an issue that caused date fields in PivotTables to be grouped incorrectly.

Version 2107: October 12

Version 2107 (Build 14228.20340)

Security updates listed here

Version 2107: September 14

Version 2107 (Build 14228.20324)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Outlook

• Read messages with fewer distractions: Make it easier to focus on messages with custom text spacing, page colors, column width, and line focus, by turning on Immersive Reader.

Resolved issues

Access

• In certain customer configurations, it was discovered that document exports to PDF or XPS formats from Office may stop responding due to recent updates. This update fixes these regressions and reenables export to these formats.

• We fixed an issue where attempting to use the DAO API from non-Office applications would stop responding with "The operating system is not presently configured to run this application."

Excel

• In certain customer configurations, it was discovered that document exports to PDF or XPS formats from Office may stop responding due to recent updates. This update fixes these regressions and reenables export to these formats.

• We fixed an issue that may cause some linked Dynamics table to stop responding.

• Fixed the issue where DRM-protected workbook cannot be opened from VBA if Application.DisplayAlerts is set to True.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users of the Shared Calendar Improvements feature to see newly added shared calendars fail to display until after a restart of Outlook.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see duplicate time entries in the end meeting time dropdown when the start of the meeting and the end of the meeting were on different dates.

• Fixed an issue that caused users to be able to download protected voice mail messages.

• Fixed an issue where changes only to the content of a signature wouldn't be updated in the cloud-based setting.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a unexpected close when performing searches.

• We fixed an issue that caused emails that are resent by a different user to appear to have been sent by the original sender in organizations where SendFromAliasEnabled is set to True.

PowerPoint

• In certain customer configurations, it was discovered that document exports to PDF or XPS formats from Office may stop responding due to recent updates. This update fixes these regressions and reenables export to these formats.

Visio

• We fixed an issue where users can seamlessly access files without experiencing any unexpected close now.

Word

• In certain customer configurations, it was discovered that document exports to PDF or XPS formats from Office may stop responding due to recent updates. This update fixes these regressions and reenables export to these formats.

• Fixed an issue when editing contacts related to adding pictures using 'This Device' option.

• Fixed issue where comment cards next to the Word canvas were the incorrect size.

Version 2106: September 14

Version 2106 (Build 14131.20384)

Security updates listed here

Version 2106: August 10

Version 2106 (Build 14131.20360)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Word

• Dark Mode for Word documents: Dark Mode may help reduce eye strain and accommodate light sensitivity while working on your documents.
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• Fixed an issue that may cause applications using the Access Database Engine ODBC API to close unexpectedly.

• Fixed an issue that may cause applications using the Access Database Engine OLEDB API with a database containing links to SharePoint lists to close unexpectedly.

Excel

• Fixed an issue where extra entries appeared in the Excel Add-in list for some users.

• We fixed an issue where some users would fail to open into edit mode on password protected files.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users of the Shared Calendar Improvements option who have many shared calendars to experience some performance issues.

• We fixed an issue that caused the SMTP address to stop working to be in display next to the user's primary calendar in a multi-account profile after enabling the "Shared Calendar Improvements" option.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see duplicate calendar items created when responding to the meeting request through the right-click context menu.

• We fixed an issue that caused Cloud Settings to be unsuccessful to roam settings when it hit a conflict.

• We fixed an issue that caused Cloud Settings users to experience a unexpected close when an incompletely configured account is present in the profile.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a unexpected close while retrieving service powered search suggestions.

• We fixed an issue that caused the translation options to be disabled for some users. Customers who experienced this bug would have seen their translation options disabled when navigating to File -> Options -> Language. Due to this scenario, they would have been unable to change their preferred translation language and other translation related settings.

• We fixed an issue that caused performance issues on ARM64 devices.

• We fixed an issue that caused modifications on a message generated by the "Resend this message" option to be lost on send when that message was re-sent from a PST.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience a unexpected close when collecting diagnostic information.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue where a user was unable to enter credentials into a Windows Security dialog to open a file because of an obstructive PowerPoint-specific dialog.

Visio

• SPO/ODB Links with guest access now work.

Office Suite

• Fixed user switching data scenario when user switches between Active Directory Identities from the Me control in Office applications.

• Fixed an issue where sharing settings between OMEX and ExCatalog were no longer possible such as for web add-in settings updates to the webextension.xml since a new webextension file is created. The previous one was only accessed when the Add-in was deployed in the original method or the new solution reference comparison was turned off.

• We fixed an issue related to instability during DirectX device loss and recovery situations.

Version 2105: August 10

Version 2105 (Build 14026.20352)

Security updates listed here

Version 2105: July 13

Version 2105 (Build 14026.20334)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Outlook

• Get relevant file suggestions when you search: When you type in the Search box, the most relevant files related to your search are included in your suggestions.

Resolved issues

Excel

• Fixed an issue to enable the Name Manager to open on books with a large number of hidden names.

• We fixed an issue where extra entries appeared in the Excel Add-in list for some users.

• Fixed an issue where the Analysis ToolPak add-in didn't work for some users.

Outlook

• We added a registry key that disables the new Room Finder experience (the same experience as in Outlook for Web) and enables the legacy Room Finder with Suggested Times.

  Registry Key:

  HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Options\Calendar REG_DWORD “ShowLegacyRoomFinder”

  0 (default) - Outlook uses new Room Finder OWA Powered eXperience when user clicks 'Room Finder' button to search for available rooms
  1 - Outlook uses legacy Room Finder UI to search for available rooms

• This change enables users to submit feedback through our new feedback system.

• We fixed an issue that caused the feedback option to be disabled for users of the Office Perpetual 2021 preview.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to get an error when selecting "Open Outlook Properties" from the right click context menu for a recipient on an email.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience unexpected app close when loading person cards.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a unexpected close when removing folders from an archive store.

• We fixed an issue that caused some instructions for the "Shorten Meetings" feature to be disabled through screen reader technologies.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience an unexpected property change prompt when closing a message they replied to or forwarded.

• We fixed an issue that may cause a unexpected close when interacting with Outlook Mail or Calendar Views.

PowerPoint

• Fixed an issue where Reuse Slides option wasn't available for few users.

Project

• Fixed an issue where assignments on manually scheduled tasks moved to an incorrect date.

• Fixed an issue where if you create a custom field formula, which uses the ProjectDate*/ProjectDur* functions and if the second parameter is the Date(), Now() or Time() date and time functions, then a #ERROR results.

Word

• Fixed an issue where the Editor Pane doesn't open.

• Fixed an issue where canvas contextual cards for spelling and grammar show icon buttons, but those buttons have no tooltips.

Office Suite

• Fixed a localization issue where en-gb, fr-ca, and es-mx match with their respective parent versions.

• Fixed a unexpected close when reopening certain files.

• Fixed a performance regression on opening SyncBacked files.

• Fixed an issue where user is unable to edit certain documents stored in OnPrem sharepoint servers.

Version 2104: July 13

Version 2104 (Build 13929.20434)

Security updates listed here

Version 2104: June 08

Version 2104 (Build 13929.20408)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• AutoSave and coauthoring on sensitive encrypted documents: Don't trade off productivity for security. With Microsoft Purview Information Protection, documents that are encrypted with sensitivity labels can now be AutoSaved and co-authored with others in real time just like unencrypted documents can. Requires tenant opt-in (more info: https://aka.ms/mipcoauth).

PowerPoint

• AutoSave and coauthoring on sensitive encrypted documents: Don't trade off productivity for security. With Microsoft Purview Information Protection, documents that are encrypted with sensitivity labels can now be AutoSaved and co-authored with others in real time just like unencrypted documents can. Requires tenant opt-in (more info: https://aka.ms/mipcoauth).

Word

• AutoSave and coauthoring on sensitive encrypted documents: Don't trade off productivity for security. With Microsoft Purview Information Protection, documents that are encrypted with sensitivity labels can now be AutoSaved and co-authored with others in real time just like unencrypted documents can. Requires tenant opt-in (more info: https://aka.ms/mipcoauth).

Resolved issues

Excel

• We fixed an issue where some files would occasionally fail to open in Protected View.

• We fixed an issue that caused date formatting to be displayed incorrectly in some languages when using add-ins.

• Fixed an issue where the Analysis ToolPak add-in didn't work for some users.

• Fixed an issue where extra entries appeared in the Excel Add-in list for some users.

• Fix for an issue where a major version build rollback could result in the application terminating on file open.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused some users of the calendar sharing improvements feature to experience issues with interacting with their calendar in the navigation pane.

• We added a registry key that disables the new Room Finder experience (the same experience as in Outlook for Web) and enables the legacy Room Finder with Suggested Times.

  Registry Key:

  HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Options\Calendar
  REG_DWORD “ShowLegacyRoomFinder”
  
  0 (default) - Outlook uses new Room Finder OWA Powered eXperience when user clicks 'Room Finder' button to search for available rooms
  1 - Outlook uses legacy Room Finder UI to search for available rooms
  

• We fixed an issue that caused name resolution to fail when sending on behalf of another user and resolving against an address book that isn't the Global Address List.

• We fixed an issue that caused the feedback option to fail to appear for users of the Office Perpetual 2021 preview.

• We fixed an issue that could cause users to see the message that they are composing losing the UI focus.

• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to override the Focused Inbox preferences configured in OWA.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see signatures disappear unexpectedly.

• We fixed an issue that caused users of roaming settings to experience unresponsiveness.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience the process terminating unexpectedly when searching.

• We fixed a search-related unexpected close.

• We fixed an issue that caused the people picker in Outlook to expand upwards rather than downwards for users with a perpetual license.

PowerPoint

• Fixed an issue where Reuse Slides option wasn't available for a few users.

• We fixed an issue related to linked pictures.

• Fixed an issue where a major version build rollback could result in an unexpected close on file open.

Project

• Fixed an issue where users were unable to remove projects from the resource pool.

Word

• We fixed an issue, which required a change on editing OLE object.

• We fixed an issue where some select text wasn't visible when using darkmode theme in reading mode.

• Fixed an issue that may cause Word to unexpectedly close when shutting down due to the user logging off or restarting their computer.

• We fixed an issue that updates text on autosave callout for files saved locally.

• Fixed an issue where a major version build rollback could result in an unexpected close on file open.

Office Suite

• Fixed an issue that would cause cloud document to fail to open.

• This change parses the new TenantId attribute sent on Cobalt responses and stores it in the Central Table.

Version 2103: June 08

Version 2103 (Build 13901.20554)

Security updates listed here

Resolved issues

Excel

• Fixed an issue where extra entries appeared in the Excel Add-in list for some users.

Office Suite

• Fix an issue Word, Powerpoint and Excel would fail to open cloud document if rolling back to a previous build

Version 2103: May 11

Version 2103 (Build 13901.20516)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• Automatically use new data types: When you type a data value that resembles a stock or a geographic location, Excel offers to convert it to the right connected data type - Stocks or Geography. Learn more

• Linked data types: Real data for real life: New linked data types bring you facts and data on hundreds of subjects to help you accomplish your goals right in Excel.

Outlook

• Break the language barrier with a built-in translator: Add-ins for translation aren't required anymore! You can now use the Intelligent Translator in Outlook. When you receive a message in another language, a prompt appears on top of the message asking if you’d like Outlook to translate it to your default language. You can also right-click to translate specific words, phrases, or the whole message. Learn more

Visio

• Ready-made graphics for your diagrams: Choose from a large library of icons, stock photo images, cutout people, and stickers that you can add to your Visio drawings. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue when an external application requests an accessibility interface, it prevents us from shutting down until they release their reference.

• This change fixes an issue where in some cases running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message indicating that there was an "invalid cursor state".

Excel

• We fixed an issue that caused date formatting to be displayed incorrectly in some languages when using add-ins.

• Fixed an issue where the Analysis ToolPak add-in didn't work for some users.

• Fixed a potential hang in Word when drawing an image.

• Fixed a problem where some automation add-ins for Excel failed to load.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused name resolution to fail when sending on behalf of another user and resolving against an address book that isn't the Global Address List.

• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to override the Focused Inbox preferences configured in OWA.

• We fixed an issue that caused some people to be unable to access signatures associated with secondary mail accounts.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see more signatures than expected.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to see their primary and secondary calendar switching places in the Navigation Pane.

• We fixed an issue that cause users to erroneously see a "This may take a while" message when adding a calendar.

• We fixed an issue that caused delegates to appear as the organizer of meetings created on newly added calendars. Meetings in this state didn't appear on the principal's calendar.

• We fixed an issue in a component of Outlook that is used by MAPI-enabled applications on computers with ARM processors. The issue could cause search to fail or cause extra load on the computer as background apps restarted repeatedly.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience Outlook to close unexpectedly when syncing folder hierarchy changes.

• Fixed a potential hang in Word when drawing an image.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue related to linked pictures.

• Fixed a potential hang in Word when drawing an image.

Project

• Fixed an issue where Visio could stop working during close.

Visio

• Fixed an issue where Visio could stop working during close.

Word

• Fixed an issue to optimizes conditions for text predictions to be offered.

• Fixed an issue where updates text on autosave callout for files saved locally.

• Fixed an issue when coauthoring a document, active draft isn't cleared when comment order changes.

• Fixes an issue where Print preview closed unexpectedly.

• Fixed a potential hang in Word when drawing an image.

Office Suite

• Fixes a reliability issue related to support of Office apps running in session 0.

• Fixed an issue, which rename was unresponsive when opened a SyncBacked file offline then renamed the file in app before saving file.

Version 2102: May 11

Version 2102 (Build 13801.20638)

Security updates listed here

Resolved issues

Excel

• We fixed an issue that caused date formatting to be displayed incorrectly on some languages when using Add-ins.

• We fixed an issue that was preventing the ability to paste as formulas on a protected sheet.

• Fixed a problem where some automation add-ins for Excel failed to load.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue which enables end users to configure Outlook to add an online meeting to every meeting they create.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue related to linked pictures.

Word

• Fixes an issue in Wordmail where someone cannot send this item' when the 2084th character in a link is an escaped character.

Office Suite

• Fixed an issue that caused Word to close unexpectedly while printing long documents.

• Before this change, Office templates were displaying even if GPO for disabling them was turned on. With this change, templates now honor the GPO correctly and display/hide as requested.

Version 2102: April 13

Version 2102 (Build 13801.20506)

Security updates listed here

Feature updates

Excel

• Use the Advanced Dialog to Create Data Types: The Advanced Dialog allows you to manually select the columns, which combine the Data Type you are creating.

• Unhide many sheets at the same time: No need to unhide one sheet at a time anymore -- unhide multiple hidden sheets at once. Learn more

Outlook

• Focused Inbox settings remain the same across devices: Your Focused Inbox preferences are now stored in the cloud. Enjoy the same experience when you use Outlook for Windows on any computer and Outlook on the web. Learn more

• Your Outlook settings in the cloud: Choose your Outlook for Windows settings like Automatic Replies, Focused Inbox, and Privacy, and get to them on any PC.

• Pick where to search: The new search scope drop down allows you to more easily modify your search and switch between Current Folder and Current Mailbox. Thank you to everyone in Coming Soon who provided feedback on the new Search at Top experience. This design and update came out of that feedback!

• Draft messages with your voice: Use the new dictation toolbar, voice commands, auto-punctuation, and more to compose messages.

Word

• Draft documents with your voice: Use the new dictation toolbar, voice commands and auto-punctuation to draft documents.

Resolved issues

Access

• Fixed an issue where in some cases running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message indicating that there was an "invalid cursor state".

Excel

• We fixed a bug in which data validation could be applied to cells unexpectedly after adding rows to a table on another sheet.

• We fixed an issue where the DialogSheets show function wasn't working on 32 bit versions of Excel

• We fixed an issue, which caused images to be smaller than expected when using the Paste Linked Picture option.

• We fixed an issue that caused some PivotTable formatting to corrupt the workbook when saving to the .xls or .xlt format.

• We fixed an issue that prevented users from exporting an Excel workbook to PDF.

• Fixed an issue where disabled commands in the Office Ribbon would only have the icon grayed out but not the text in Dark Gray Office Theme.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused users of inline translation to be unable to submit feedback.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see signatures containing unicode content to get damaged.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see more signatures than expected.

• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to crash when idle.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience the app to shut down when closing message windows.

• We fixed an issue that caused users of the Shared Calendar improvements to be unable to set a calendar's color to yellow or brown.

• We fixed and issue that caused users to see duplicate calendar groups appearing after creating a new group.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to see newly added calendars not appear in the navigation pane until after Outlook restarted.

PowerPoint

• Fixed an issue where disabled commands in the Office Ribbon would only have the icon grayed out but not the text in Dark Gray Office Theme.

Word

• We fixed an issue in resolving conflicts while in coauthoring.

• We fixed an issue with Rich text content controls.

• We fixed an issue with typing at the end of a hidden paragraph may result in application hang.

• We fixed an issue with Narrator, which may skips over a paragraph.

• We fixed an issue relating to copy and paste.

• Fixes an issue with colors applied to icons and SVG graphics with 3D effects.

• Fixed an issue where disabled commands in the Office Ribbon would only have the icon grayed out but not the text in Dark Gray Office Theme.

Office Suite

• We fixed a reliability issue related to support of Office apps running in session 0.

• Fixed an issue that could sometimes lead to text in Outlook becoming transparent and thereby not legible.

• Fixed an issue that could happen when using narrator within text that contains math equations.

• Fixed an issue where Dictation was disabled for GCC users

• Fixed an issue where users are unable to save file when open a previously opened file with edits not saved but now the file was deleted. After the fix, users get a friendly message to inform them that the file is deleted, thus user can choose to discard changes, or SaveAs the file.

• Fixed rename failure issue when open a SyncBacked file offline then rename the file in app before saving file.

Version 2101: April 13

Version 2101 (Build 13628.20664)

Security updates listed here

Version 2101: March 09

Version 2101 (Build 13628.20528)

Security updates listed here.

Resolved issues

Excel

• Fixes an issue where Excel would fail to launch or close unexpectedly if certain Windows Security exploit protection settings (SimExec, CallerCheck) are in use

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused the encryption icon to fail to display on emails sent using the encryption only option.

• We fixed an issue that caused mails to be sent as digitally signed after the user unchecked that option.

• We fixed an issue that caused issues with displaying the correct default signature in OWA.

• We fixed an issue that caused Cloud Settings users to experience a hang when updating settings.

• We fixed an issue that caused the app to sometimes close unexpectedly when users were searching in Outlook.

• We fixed an issue that caused users that have Shared or Delegated Mailboxes with large hierarchies in their profile to encounter hangs.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience Outlook to close unexpectedly in certain search scenarios.

Project

• Fixed an issue where when a cost resource was assigned to a milestone task, baseline cost didn't rollup correctly.

• Fixed an issue where borders weren't showing up for tasks in the Team Planner view.

• Fixed an issue where you drag and drop wasn't working for tasks in the Team Planner view.

Office Suite

• Fixes an issue related to media controller event notifications.

• Fixes an issue related to media player engine timing.

Version 2012: March 09

Version 2012 (Build 13530.20628)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Excel

• Require users to apply sensitivity labels: Users are prompted to apply a sensitivity label if their organization's policy requires it.

PowerPoint

• Require users to apply sensitivity labels: Users are prompted to apply a sensitivity label if their organization's policy requires it.

Word

• Require users to apply sensitivity labels: Users are prompted to apply a sensitivity label if their organization's policy requires it.

Version 2012: February 09

Version 2012 (Build 13530.20528)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Excel

• SVG Clipboard Support: You can now paste SVG content from Office into 3rd party apps. Learn more

• Sensitivity label audit logging: When users apply, change, or remove sensitivity labels on their documents and emails, that information is now made available to administrators in the Microsoft 365 audit logs.

• Government customers: Apply sensitivity labels to your documents and emails: Sensitivity labeling features are now available for customers in the GCC and GCC-H environments. Learn more

Outlook

• SVG Clipboard Support: You can now paste SVG content from Office into 3rd party apps. Learn more

• Build in time between back-to-back meetings: Give attendees time to catch their breath or travel between locations by setting meetings to start 5-10 min late by default. Learn more

• Sensitivity label audit logging: When users apply, change, or remove sensitivity labels on their documents and emails, that information is now made available to administrators in the Microsoft 365 audit logs.

• Every meeting online: Update your calendar settings to make every meeting you create a Teams Meeting by default so you no longer need to remember to click the Teams Meeting option.

• Government customers: Apply sensitivity labels to your documents and emails: Sensitivity labeling features are now available for customers in the GCC and GCC-H environments. Learn more

• Every meeting online: Update your calendar settings to make every meeting you create a Teams Meeting by default so you no longer need to remember to click the Teams Meeting option.

• New room finder: Search for conference rooms by different capabilities.

• New conference room and workspace booking experience: The conference room booking experience was refreshed, and with it we've added capabilities to allow you to schedule individual workspaces as well

PowerPoint

• SVG Clipboard Support: You can now paste SVG content from Office into 3rd party apps. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Sensitivity label audit logging: When users apply, change, or remove sensitivity labels on their documents and emails, that information is now made available to administrators in the Microsoft 365 audit logs.

• Government customers: Apply sensitivity labels to your documents and emails: Sensitivity labeling features are now available for customers in the GCC and GCC-H environments. Learn more

Visio

• New Azure stencils and shapes: We've added many more stencils to help you create up-to-date Azure diagrams. Learn more

Word

• SVG Clipboard Support: You can now paste SVG content from Office into 3rd party apps. Learn more

• Sensitivity label audit logging: When users apply, change, or remove sensitivity labels on their documents and emails, that information is now made available to administrators in the Microsoft 365 audit logs.

• Government customers: Apply sensitivity labels to your documents and emails: Sensitivity labeling features are now available for customers in the GCC and GCC-H environments. Learn more

Resolved issues

Excel

• This change addresses an issue with properly displaying fonts within equations.

• Fixed an issue where some users would incorrectly see a message bar informing them of a new version of a file when coauthoring.

• Fixed an issue where Excel may leave macros disabled without prompting when opening an Excel Add-in file containing Excel 4.0 Macros.

• Fixes an issue where Excel would fail to launch or close unexpectedly if certain Windows Security exploit protection settings (SimExec, CallerCheck) are in use.

• Fixed an issue where Excel might close unexpectedly when using the "Show Values As" menu for a PivotTable.

• We fixed an issue that broke some legacy Excel 4.0 and Excel 5.0 macros as well as some VBA calls to dialogsheets.show.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused an edited signature to fail to save after prompting the user to do so.

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to experience Outlook closing unexpectedly in certain search scenarios.

• We fixed an issue that caused some customers to encounter a hang while loading their calendars.

• We fixed an issue that caused users that have Shared or Delegated Mailboxes with large hierarchies in their profile to encounter hangs.

PowerPoint

• We have fixed an issue where font size command, added in QAT, auto completes to the nearest defined font size while updating it.

• This change addresses an issue with properly displaying fonts within equations.

• This change addresses an issue with path fills when applying Merge Shapes operations with certain geometries.

Office Suite

• Anaheim WebView does not support Windows Information Protection (WIP) yet. With this fix Office addin platform falls back to down level WebView in WIP enabled environment. That can be either Edge Spartan WebView or Trident WebView depending on customer's machine environment. Both down level WebViews support WIP.

• Optimized binary size.

• Fixed the file closing sequence so that all the interdependent components are closed gracefully.

Version 2011: February 09

Version 2011 (Build 13426.20658)

Security updates listed here.

Version 2011: January 12

Version 2011 (Build 13426.20526)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Access

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Excel

• Create variables to use in formulas: Improve performance, readability, and composability with the LET function. This function allows you to create named variables in new or pre-existing formulas. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Create a custom data type in Power Query: Use any data source to create a custom data type that lets you load multiple related pieces of information into one column. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Name the new sheet after the source query: When the data is loaded into the new sheet, the sheet is named based on the name of the source query.

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

OneNote

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Outlook

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

PowerPoint

• Video Library: Elevate your documents with a library of curated, royalty-free video footage available in-app.

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Project

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Publisher

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Visio

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Word

• Switch Office themes automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down. Learn more

Resolved issues

Excel

• Fixed an issue where Excel would incorrectly show a message bar that a new version of the file is available and force the user to save their changes in a copy of the workbook or discard their changes.

• Fixed an issue where Excel may leave macros disabled without prompting when opening an Excel Add-in file containing Excel 4.0 Macros.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused some users to see no signatures in the signatures drop down despite having one or more signatures configured.

• We added a regkey that allows customers to disable filetime inclusion for attachments in IDataObject operations (i.e. drag drop, clipboard). HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Attachments. REG_DWORD IncludeFileTimesInDataObject. 0 = filetimes are excluded. 1 = (default) filetimes are included.

• We fixed an issue that caused inline images to disappear when replying to a message with a protection label from Azure Information Protection.

• We fixed an issue that caused the MailItem.BeforeAttachmentAdd event to be broken.

• We fixed an issue that caused the To field to be blank when sending a status report on a task.

• We fixed an issue that caused the original attendees of some meetings to receive a cancellation when another attendee forwards the meeting.

PowerPoint

• Fixed an issue where some corrupt PowerPoint files weren't opening correctly, even after a document repair operation.

• We fixed an issue where there is an error when saving the file after duplicating a slide that contains a newly recorded audio.

• We have fixed a VBA issue where Slide.Shapes.AddMediaObject2 crashing with legacy video formats (MPG-1,Mpeg-2).

• This change addresses an issue with handling errors that may occur during video loading.

• Fixed an issue with copy/paste of an equation from Word to PowerPoint.

Project

• Fixed an issue where specific projects could be opened if there was an issue with the project file in a specific part of load.

Word

• Fix an assert bug exposed by optimized gates affecting Word.

• We fixed an issue, which document styles are replaced with other styles from the template.

• This change addresses an issue with the cursor when editing a document.

• Fixed an issue with copy/paste of an equation from Word to PowerPoint.

Office Suite

• Fixed an issue where installing a newer version of Office over certain older versions can result in impaired functionality (such as being unable to use Power Query) due to missing registry entries.

• Fixed an issue of file would be opened as NOT SyncBacked when url from cache and url from OneDrive does NOT match.

• We fixed an issue where SaveRequestManagerCam was causing the application to close instead of returning an error.

Version 2010: January 12

Version 2010 (Build 13328.20550)

Security updates listed here.

Version 2010: December 08

Version 2010 (Build 13328.20478)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Excel

• Get Organization Data from Power BI using Data Types: Excel data types from Power BI are now rolling out to Insiders in organizations with Office 365 / Microsoft 365 and the Power BI Pro service plan. Getting the information you need and easily refreshing it is critical to many everyday workflows. We’re giving you access to your company or organization information from Power BI as a data type in Excel, which expands your ability to bring in linked information in your spreadsheets. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Outlook

• User Experience Updates for Tasks: A visual refresh of task items

• Improved links in email: When you include a link to a file, the file name replaces the URL. You can change permissions so all recipients have access.

PowerPoint

• Export animated GIF in a range: Select a range of slides when exporting to animated GIF

• Create GIFs with Transparent Backgrounds: When exporting to an Animated GIF, a new option allows you to make the background transparent.
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue when using DAO from non-Office applications would cause the application to close unexpectedly.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to create a second empty signature for people who had cloud settings enabled.

• We fixed a n issue that caused Cloud Settings not to be turned on for users by default.

• We fixed an issue that caused changes to a user's signature to fail to save.

• We fixed an issue that caused the headers of Chinese messages to be unreadable when replying or forwarding.

• We fixed an issue that caused Chinese characters to get changed to question marks when saving as an OFT file.

• We added a regkey that allows customers to disable filetime inclusion for attachments in IDataObject operations (i.e. drag drop, clipboard). HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Attachments. REG_DWORD IncludeFileTimesInDataObject. 0 = filetimes are excluded. 1 = (default) filetimes are included.

• We fixed an issue that caused the MailItem.BeforeAttachmentAdd event to be broken.

• We fixed an issue that caused the original attendees of some meetings to receive a cancellation when another attendee forwards the meeting.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to grant Editor permission to their delegates.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue where the save prompt shows in a loop when closing the document when there is an add-in that listens to PresentationBeforeClose event and checks Presentation.Saved property as a part of the event handler.

• Fix to address a an issue when using IRM/protected documents during a merge error.

• Fixed an issue with copy/paste of an equation from Word to Powerpoint.

Project

• Fixed an issue where Project may terminate unexpectedly when opening files where resource contours were specified in a certain manner.

• Fixed an issue where when you save a project from PWA to a local mpp file, the ProjectBeforeTaskChangeEvent fires for data that wasn't actually changed by the user.

• Fixed an issue where the NewVal in the ProjectBeforeTaskChange event doesn't have the correct value if a lag is changed within a Task Form type view.

Visio

• We fixed an issue where users are able to create straight lines using connectors in Visio for Office 365 for both custom Visio stencils and in-built templates.

Word

• Fixed an issue with copy/paste of an equation from Word to Powerpoint.

Office Suite

• Fixed an issue where Microsoft 365 Endpoint data loss prevention was unable to classify Office documents on disk.

• When the user prints any document/file on inkjet printers from Office and printer's ink is low, "Toner Low" or "No Toner" message appears, even though inkjet printers don't have toners. Changing message to display "Toner/ink Low" & "No toner/ink".

• Fixed an issue where an error would occur when copy/paste text from a comment into Excel.

• Fixed an issue where trying to do a SaveAs would fail in certain scenarios.

• We fixed an issue that was causing a failure when trying to save files that have transitioned from syncbacked to server-only.

Version 2009: December 08

Version 2009 (Build 13231.20620)

Security updates listed here.

Version 2009: November 10

Version 2009 (Build 13231.20514)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Excel

• Auto-apply or recommend sensitivity labels: Office can recommend or automatically apply a sensitivity label based on the sensitive content detected.

PowerPoint

• Auto-apply or recommend sensitivity labels: Office can recommend or automatically apply a sensitivity label based on the sensitive content detected.

Word

• Auto-apply or recommend sensitivity labels: Office can recommend or automatically apply a sensitivity label based on the sensitive content detected.

Resolved issues

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused the headers of Chinese messages to be unreadable when replying or forwarding.

• Addressed an issue that caused delegates to see intermittent failures when opening shared folders in another mailbox.

• Addressed an issue that caused some automatically generated emails to be sent with a blank body when the subject line is blank.

• Addressed an issue that caused some users to observe Outlook unexpectedly starting in an offline state.

• Addressed an issue that caused Search to return no results when searching uncached shared calendars.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience the application to terminate unexpectedly when selecting a search result.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to grant Editor permission to their delegates.

PowerPoint

• Fixed an issue causing slow coauthoring on files containing large numbers of a certain data object type (E2o).

• We fixed an issue that disabled IRM protections when opening a PowerPoint file in Protected View.

• We fixed an issue where Forms content add-in doesn't render after insertion until user clicks to another slide to make it show.

Project

• Fixed an issue where if you have eventing code running and try to make changes through a Task Form view, clicking the OK button may not commit the changes.

• Fixed an issue where Project may terminate unexpectedly when opening files where resource contours were specified in a certain manner.

• Fixed an issue where when you save a project from PWA to a local mpp file, the ProjectBeforeTaskChangeEvent fires for data that wasn't actually changed by the user.

Word

• We fixed an issue with Style Gallery dialog.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue with the Compress Picture dialog not retaining certain user settings.

• Fixed an issue where Microsoft 365 Endpoint data loss prevention was unable to classify Office documents on disk.

• When the user prints any document/file on inkjet printers from Office and printer's ink is low, "Toner Low" or "No Toner" message appears, even though inkjet printers don't have toners. Changing message to display "Toner/ink Low" & "No toner/ink".

Version 2008: November 10

Version 2008 (Build 13127.20760)

Security updates listed here.

Resolved issues

Excel

• We fixed an issue where using a macro to set the FormulaR1C1 property for a range, the cell references would be incorrect if a chart sheet was the active sheet.

• Fixed an issue, which could cause an error that "Excel ran out of resources while attempting to calculate one or more formulas".

• Fixed an issue when the Office language was set to Spanish, in which data validation lists may not show all the items in the list.

• We fixed an issue, which could cause a hang when refreshing OLAP PivotTables.

• We fixed an issue where certain functions would have an incorrect result after loading a workbook.

• We fixed an issue where the application would terminate unexpectedly, which was related to XLAM add-in references and named ranges.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue that caused the headers of Chinese messages to get garbled when replying or forwarding.

• Addressed an issue that caused some automatically generated emails to be sent with a blank body when the subject line is blank.

• Addressed an issue that caused delegates to see intermittent failures when opening shared folders in another mailbox.

• We fixed an issue that caused searches in Group calendars fail to return any results.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience the application to terminate unexpectedly when selecting a search result.

• We fixed an issue where users can now disable IRM (Information Rights Management) for Outlook without having to disable it for the rest of the Office applications.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to grant Editor permission to their delegates.

• We fixed an issue where optional connected experiences blocked web add-ins from loading.
  See details in blog post

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue where the save prompt shows in a loop when closing the document when there is an add-in that listens to PresentationBeforeClose event and checks Presentation.Saved property as a part of the event handler.

• We have fixed an issue where Forms content add-in doesn't render after insertion until user click to another slide to make it show.

Office Suite

• Addressed an issue for commercial customers who leverage System Center Configuration Manager or other management tool for the Office Update using Microsoft 365 Endpoint data loss prevention.

• Fix an issue that the Messaging API for Office Add-ins is not working.

Version 2008: October 13

Version 2008 (Build 13127.20638)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Excel

• Have a question? Ask Excel: Now Excel Ideas allows you to ask questions about your data - no need to spend time writing formulas (available in English only). Learn more

• Save to Pinned Folders: Pin your folders makes saving Office files easier. We received feedback that users want more control over the folders available when a new file is saved. We're excited to bring a new capability to you: pin your folders in the Save dialog. This capability makes saving your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files easier. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Make a PDF connection: Connect to, import, refresh data from a PDF. Learn more

• Save shapes as pictures: In just a few clicks, save a shape, icon, or other object as a picture file so you can reuse it elsewhere. Learn more

• Make polished Visio diagrams in Excel: Create a flow chart or organizational chart by putting data on a worksheet. Learn more

Outlook

• Create polls in Outlook with Quick Poll: Easily create a poll, collect votes, and view results within an email Learn more

• New profile card for Outlook: New profile card for Outlook including a better Organization view and matches the card style of Outlook Web. Learn more

PowerPoint

• Save to Pinned Folders: Pin your folders makes saving Office files easier. We received feedback that users want more control over the folders available when a new file is saved. We're excited to bring a new capability to you: pin your folders in the Save dialog. This capability makes saving your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files easier. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Word

• Save to Pinned Folders: Pin your folders makes saving Office files easier. We received feedback that users want more control over the folders available when a new file is saved. We're excited to bring a new capability to you: pin your folders in the Save dialog. This capability makes saving your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files easier. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• This issue was resolved - you can now use our ODBC driver outside of Office's Click-to-Run applications.

• This change fixes an issue that could cause Access to crash when launching the Zoom box (Shift + F2) to edit text.

• This issue has now been resolved and you should no longer experience a crash.

Excel

• Fixed an issue that could cause a warning about a corrupt workbook if it contained formulas using IFNA().

• Fixed an issue where Excel could crash when using the Quick Analysis after freezing the top row of the sheet.

• We fixed an issue where users couldn't modify a PivotTable filter because it was set to a value that was no longer present in an Analysis Services database.

• Fixed an issue where Excel could crash in certain circumstances when using the Format Painter.

• Fixed a bug with PivotDateFilter APIs in which 'Before' and 'After' filter conditions were reversed.

Outlook

• Addresses an issue that caused users to receive the following error when replying to or composing new email, "Some of the files in this web page aren't in the expected location. Do you want to download them anyway? If you’re sure the Web page is from a trusted source, click Yes"

• Addressed an issue that caused the right-click context menu to fail to appear in the search controls.

• Fixes an issue that caused users to see anomalies when using the compact view.

• We fixed an issue that caused users to experience occasional crashes when editing recipients.

• Addressed an issue that caused some users to see the Scheduling Assistant page fail to display.

• Addresses a performance issue with attachment upload.

• Addressed an issue, which caused users to experience a crash when deleting 4 or more emails from a POP account with the "Download Headers Only" option selected.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to see an error on the safelinks page instead of the document they were trying to open when opening a cloud attachment.

• Fixes an issue that caused users to experience occasional crashes when interacting with Cloud attachments.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to be unable to close shared calendars by clicking on the "X" in the corner.

• Fixes an issue that caused users to be unable to connect to Public Folders after adding a shared mailbox.

• Addressed an issue that caused meetings to fail to be removed from a manager's calendar when declined by a delegate in some circumstances.

• Addressed an issue that prevented some users of the Shared Calendar Improvements feature from being able to view a newly-added shared calendar.

• Addresses an issue that caused the "Turn on shared calendar improvements" setting to sometimes fail to apply to existing shared calendars.

• Fixes an issue that caused users who attempted to create a meeting request from a secondary account added to their profile to not see a blank From: field instead of their email address.

PowerPoint

• We have fixed an issue, which was causing the crash in PowerPoint app.

• Security fix to address an issue that disabled IRM protections when opening a PowerPoint file in Protected View.

• This change addresses an issue with Export to Animated GIF feature where clicking on Export button was not exporting.

Project

• Fixed an issue where the Project finish date isn't getting updated for projects connected to SharePoint tasks list.

• Fixed an issue where if a resource had more than one cost rate table defined, remaining cost was not always calculated correctly.

Skype

• Changed dancing emoticon skin tone to neutral color.

Visio

• Live preview crashes on text alignment reported by customers. Top hitting crash of July fork.

Word

• We fixed an issue where macro AutoOpen runs before AutoExec

• We fixed an issue with Style Gallery dialog.

• Resolved an issue that may have caused a crash when booting Word.

• We fixed an issue, which the base styles are not updated with Normal style.

• We fixed an issue, which user might experience crash when opening a document.

• We fixed an issue where the user might lose content when resize a shape.

• Fixes an issue that caused users to experience a crash when opening certain very large emails.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to experience a crash when replying to or composing new email.

• This change fixes an issue where Office applications can get stuck in a silent Save failure state after a previous coauthoring session.

Office Suite

• This change addresses a crash when launching Office apps due to failing to load d2d1.dll.

• Fixes high CPU usage on idle with GIF/animated model3D

• When the user prints any document/file on inkjet printers from Office and printer's ink is low, "Toner Low" or "No Toner" message appears, even though inkjet printers don't have toners. Changing message to display "Toner/ink Low" & "No toner/ink".

Version 2007: October 13

Version 2007 (Build 13029.20708)

Security updates listed here.

Resolved issues

Excel

• Fixed a bug with PivotDateFilter APIs in which 'Before' and 'After' filter conditions were reversed.

Version 2007: September 08

Version 2007 (Build 13029.20534)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Outlook

• Incident Notification for IT Admins: Microsoft 365 tenant global administrators and Office Apps Administrators are notified about Outlook and O365 Exchange incidents affecting their users with a new right-side panel notification in Outlook for Windows. Learn more

• Quickly reopen items from previous session: We added an option to quickly reopen items from a previous Outlook session. Whether Outlook crashes or you close it, you’ll now be able to quickly relaunch items when you reopen the app. This feature is on by default. To turn it off, go to Options > General > Start up Options.

Word

• Retain text in vectors: Now you can retain the text in maps, charts, and other SVG vectors when converting these objects in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Office Suite

• Tabbed Panes: Now you can switch between multiple panes using a tab UI on the right hand side of the app. The UI is visible when you have 2+ panes open.
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• This fix addresses the issue where trying to run certain queries have previously produced the error message 'Query is too complex'.

Excel

• Fixed an issue where an error or hang may occur when loading a workbook with with multiple sheets in page break preview.

• An error could occur when trying to save a file that contains a formula using the LET() function.

Outlook

• Addressed an issue that caused formatting problems in incident notification alerts.

• Addressed an issue that caused outlook users to see issues with navigation in compact views.

• Addressed an issue that caused users to occasionally crash when retrieving persona information.

• Addressed an issue that caused the Scheduling Assistant page to fail to display.

• Addressed an issue that caused users to be unable to save OneDrive attachments from outside their tenant to their local computer when selecting the "Save" option on the security dialog.

• Addressed an issue that caused the "Allow Forwarding" option to be missing from shared calendar meeting "Response Options" when Download Shared folder was NOT checked.

• Addressed an issue that caused Outlook to fail to retrieve search suggestions.

• Addressed an issue that caused users of some character sets to see file names display incorrectly when adding a Smart Link to a SharePoint file.

• Addressed an issue that caused users of CLP to experience a crash when switching the from address on a reply from a protected context to an unprotected one.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to experience a crash when replying to or composing new mail.

PowerPoint

• We have fixed a crash issue with PowerPoint app.

Project

• Fixed an issue where you couldn't save a PDF/XPS from Project to a SharePoint document library.

• Fixed an issue where if you paste a task that has multiple dependencies, not all dependencies are copied correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the task selected in the assign resources dialog isn't the same as the task selected in the task board view.

• Fixed an issue where a project that had gotten into a bad state couldn't be opened.

Office Suite

• We fixed an issue where users were seeing the UI elements or content not being displayed under certain conditions, in particular with coming in and out of Presenter View or using multiple monitors.

• Fixed an issue that caused a runtime message to show even though the transition to the full product is complete. The fix for this issue was to ensure the service properly computed added products. We filtered out the newly added products (ensuring that they exist in the new configuration as well) and added them to the end of existing Product release IDs.

• For the old, non-web service based Share pane, upon closing the document while the Share pane is open could cause a crash. This issue is now fixed.

Version 2006: September 08

Version 2006 (Build 13001.20648)

Security updates listed here.

Version 2006: August 11

Version 2006 (Build 13001.20520)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Excel

• Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier.

• Filter and sort without disrupting others: You can now sort and filter your Excel file while collaborating with others with Sheet View. This feature prevents you from being impacted by other user’s sorts and filters while coauthoring the document. Learn more

Outlook

• Help protect data in your group: The Sensitivity label you choose when creating a group is applied to group email, documents, and team sites.

• Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier.

• New option to disable @ mention suggestions when composing mail in Outlook: Do you find the @ mention picker more annoying than useful? Now you can turn it off if you prefer.
  See details in blog post

• Keep your pictures high fidelity when sending them as part of an email: A new Outlook setting is available to limit picture compression when you send pictures as part of the email contents.

PowerPoint

• Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier.

• Improved Stream video performance in PowerPoint: We’ve made improvements to the playback performance of Microsoft Stream videos to minimize video loading time and create a smooth viewing experience. Use your corporate videos from Microsoft Stream to create better presentations.

Word

• Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier.

• Say it another way: When you want to say it differently, Rewrite is there to help. Rewrite offers alternatives for finessing your phrases.
  See details in blog post

Resolved issues

Access

• We fixed an issue where query execution was taking approximately twice as long to complete than expected.

• Resolved an issue with inserting linked SQL tables that include an identity (e.g. autonumber) field.

Excel

• Fixed an issue, which caused CustomUI XML for a custom ribbon tab to be removed when saving to SharePoint/OneDrive.

• Fixed an issue where an error or hang may occur when loading a workbook with with multiple sheets in page break preview.

• Fixed a crash that could happen when trying to create a data connection if you have signed out from your account.

• Automatic document classification may have occurred for workbooks that were in read-only mode.

OneNote

• Improve detection of co-authoring status to reduce resource utilization.

Outlook

• We fixed an issue for copy and paste SVG image.

• Addresses an issue that caused searching for a feature in Suggest a Feature to return no results and leave the user with no option to submit a new feature idea.

• Addresses an issue that caused Ctrl+click to stop working when cloud settings were enabled.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to be unable to save OneDrive attachments from outside their tenant to their local computer when selecting the "Save" option on the security dialog.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to see Outlook continuously prompt them to run the Inbox Repair tool.

• Addresses an issue that caused users of the Shared Calendar improvements to see calendar failures.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to see the creation date of attachments that they copied to their file system via drag and drop getting set to January 1, 4501.

Project

• Fixed an issue where the ProjectBeforeTaskChange event doesn't fire when there is a change to the project summary task - either the project start/task field.

• Fixed an issue where a task that is marked 100% complete is wrongly changing to be less than 100% complete.

• Fixed an issue where projects couldn't be opened in the Project desktop client from Project Web App if the URL ended in .com.

Word

• We fixed an issue for copy and paste SVG image.

Office Suite

• We backported a new AppV51 drop to fix a regression in previous AppV51.

• A timing issue could cause a crash when closing office files

• Addressed a crash issue with the office host in windows, when an add-in is activated while the registry TabProcGrowth value is REG_SZ type.

Version 2005: August 11

Version 2005 (Build 12827.20656)

Security updates listed here.

Version 2005: July 14

Version 2005 (Build 12827.20538)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Outlook

• Better results—in a jiffy: We've updated the Search experience to make it smarter, faster, and more reliable than ever. Learn more

Resolved issues

Access

• Fixed an issue to be able to call the Date/Time Extended data type into your code without experiencing any crash in your app.

• Fixed an issue so you can now revert back to your most updated Access version, and use DAO/VBA to manage and edit a decimal data type.

Excel

• Fixed an issue where Excel could become unresponsive after using Ctrl+Shift+Arrow keys to scroll when the Excel window is shared through Teams.

• In some cases, clicking a hyperlink to a place within the same workbook causes the workbook to be hidden.

• Fixed an issue, which caused CustomUI XML for a custom ribbon tab to be removed when saving to SharePoint/OneDrive.

• Addresses an issue where Excel may crash when attempting to insert PivotTables into a chart sheet.

Outlook

• Addresses an issue that caused users to experience a crash when submitting feedback from an Admin Notification.

• Addresses an issue that caused searching for a feature in Suggest a Feature to return no results and leave the user with no option to submit a new feature idea.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to see Outlook continuously prompt them to run the Inbox Repair tool.

• Addresses an issue that caused users of Windows 10 server versions to see the warning "Antivirus status: Invalid. This version of Windows supports antivirus detection, but no antivirus was found" despite having anti virus correctly installed.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to experience intermittent hangs and crashes in some scenarios.

• Addresses an issue that caused users of the Shared Calendar improvements to see calendar failures.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to see the "The rules on this computer do not match the rules on Microsoft Exchange" message when updating their rules in Outlook.

• Addresses an issue that caused users to see the creation date of attachments that they copied to their file system via drag and drop getting set to January 1, 4501.

• Addresses an issue where Outlook failed to enable Data Loss Protection policy tips people for users who had paid for the service who are on M365 Business Plus plans.

• Addresses an issue with the clp auditing event for the reply/forward label.

PowerPoint

• We fixed an issue that caused the app to close unexpectedly when users have both modern and legacy comments in a file, thus triggering an upgrade on the comments.

• We have fixed a crash issue with suggestion pane.

Project

• Fixed an issue where the ProjectBeforeTaskChange event doesn't fire when there is a change to the project summary task - either the project start/task field.

• Fixed an issue where a task that is marked 100% complete is wrongly changing to be less than 100% complete.

Skype

• When a user is given a policy that moves them to Teams Only, they were still able to use the Skype for Business Outlook add-in to schedule meetings. After this update, you will no longer be able to schedule Skype for Business meetings after the client reads the policy indicating the user is Teams Only, and enters meeting join only mode. The Skype for Business Outlook Add-in won't activate itself while starting up if it sees the Skype for Business client is in meeting join only mode.

Word

• Resolved an issue that may have caused a crash when dragging some content from the app.

Office Suite

• This change addresses potential hangs when loading and playing animated content such as GIFs or 3D models.

• We have resolved the ValidateInstall fail rate issue by setting the Bing Addon install validation to true by default and considering the MSI return success as an install success.

• This update fixes an issue in Microsoft Office where Visual Basic for Applications projects with references that are expected to be found by searching locations specified in the PATH environment variable may not be found properly at runtime, leading to VBA runtime errors.

• This update fixes an issue in Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office where certain VBA projects that contain references to code libraries with DBCS characters in the library name or library path would be viewed by the Office application as corrupt on load.

• The office host was crashing in windows, when an add-in is being activated while the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\TabProcGrowth is set to zero. This change would fix this issue.

Version 2004: July 14

Version 2004 (Build 12730.20602)

Security updates listed here.

Version 2004: June 09

Version 2004 (Build 12730.20430)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Access

• Add tables with fewer clicks: Use the Add Tables task pane, which stays open while you work, to add tables to relationships and queries. Learn more

Excel

• Pick the perfect color: Use hex color codes to choose exactly the color you want for your font, text highlight, and more.
  See details in blog post

• Facebook connector support is ending: Starting in April 2020, Excel no longer supports external data connections that use the Facebook connector.

• New images to bring your workbooks to life: Thousands of royalty-free stock images, icons, and stickers you can use in your workbooks. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Outlook

• Pick the perfect color: Use hex color codes to choose exactly the color you want for your font, text highlight, and more.
  See details in blog post

• Drag email to a group you own: Move and copy messages and conversations by dragging them from your inbox. Messages you drag are shared with all group members.
  See details in blog post

• Calendar gets a makeover: See visual updates that make your calendar easier to scan. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• New images to bring your messages to life: Thousands of royalty-free stock images, icons, and stickers you can use in your email messages. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
  See details in blog post

PowerPoint

• Pick the perfect color: Use hex color codes to choose exactly the color you want for your font, text highlight, and more.
  See details in blog post

• Synchronize changes while you are presenting: Synchronize changes whenever they are made even when the presentation is in slide show mode. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• New images to bring your slides to life: Thousands of royalty-free stock images, icons, and stickers you can use in your presentations. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Word

• Lasso your ink: The Lasso tool on the Draw tab helps you select objects drawn with ink. Select individual strokes, or whole words. Learn more

• Pick the perfect color: Use hex color codes to choose exactly the color you want for your font, text highlight, and more.
  See details in blog post

• New images to bring your documents to life: Thousands of royalty-free stock images, icons, and stickers you can use in your documents. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
  See details in blog post

Office Suite

• Sensitivity labels: You can now apply a sensitivity label that your organization has configured to prompt you for custom permissions.

Resolved issues

Excel

• Fixed an issue where the external link stops working after the file is reopened if the file path is too long.

• Application.Evaluate (VBA) was not working for User-defined functions in some cases.

• Workbooks saved with a digital signature in Excel 2016 could have the signature invalidated upon opening in the current version of Excel.

• Fixed an issue, which would cause Excel to crash in some cases after copying a sheet containing a PivotTable.

Outlook

• Addressed an issue that caused users to experience a crash when submitting feedback from an Admin Notification.

• Addressed an issue that caused users to experience a hang while exiting Outlook.

• Addressed an issue that caused users to experience a crash when displaying toast notifications.

• Addressed an issue that caused Outlook to crash when opening .msg or .oft files that were saved locally after a Windows update.

• Addressed an issue that caused Outlook to crash on some builds of Windows.

• Addressed an issue that caused the width of the folder pane to change unexpectedly.

Project

• When Predecessor/Successor data is edited within a Form view, an extra ProjectBeforeTaskChange event is fired.

• Fixed an issue where if you are using Project connected to Project Web App and the decimal separator is a comma, the TaskDependencies Add method fails when you try to add lag to a dependency.

Office Suite

• Fixed a Click-to-Run issue, which was resulting in update failure when trying to hard link symbolic links.

• The office host was crashing in windows, when an add-in is being activated while the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\TabProcGrowth is set to zero. This change would fix this issue.

• This fix resolves an error, which occurs preventing both restricting access and protecting files with a password simultaneously.

• This update fixes an issue in Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office where certain VBA projects that contain references to code libraries with DBCS characters in the library name or library path would be viewed by the Office application as corrupt on load.

• This update fixes an issue in Microsoft Office where Visual Basic for Applications projects with references that are expected to be found by searching locations specified in the PATH environment variable may not be found properly at runtime, leading to VBA runtime errors.

Version 2003: June 09

Version 2003 (Build 12624.20708)

Security updates listed here.

Resolved issues

Office Suite

• This update fixes an issue in Microsoft Office where Visual Basic for Applications projects with references that are expected to be found by searching locations specified in the PATH environment variable may not be found properly at runtime, leading to VBA runtime errors.

Version 2003: May 12

Version 2003 (Build 12624.20588)

Security updates listed here.

Feature updates

Access

• Be more productive working in Query Designer, SQL view, and the Relationships window: Right-click a table to open, design, size, and hide it. Search and replace text in SQL View. Select multiple tables in the Relationships window.

Excel

• Type a formula that returns multiple values: Quickly type a formula that returns multiple values, and they'll automatically spill into the neighboring cells. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• No more bouncing to the browser: You decide how links to Office documents open: in the browser or in the app.

• Six powerful functions: We’ve added six new functions to supercharge your spreadsheets: FILTER, SORT, SORTBY, UNIQUE, SEQUENCE and RANDARRAY. Learn more

• Look left, look right… XLOOKUP is here!: Row by row, find anything you need in a table or range with XLOOKUP. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Read and reply on the fly: Respond to comments and mentions right from email without opening the workbook.

Outlook

• Get email suggestions when you search for a person: When you type a person’s name in the Search box, the most relevant email messages are included with your search suggestions. Learn more

• Groups Naming policy: A group naming policy enables the IT admin to standardize and manage the names of groups created by users in the organization. The admin can require a specific prefix and suffix be added to the name for a group when it's created, and can block specific words from being used. This helps minimize the use of inappropriate words in group names as well as IT manage the representation of groups in their directory. Naming Policy also helps organizations that deploy team sites to categorize them based on department.

• Join meetings without leaving your inbox: No need to switch to your calendar to join online meetings. With the Calendar pinned to the To-Do pane, join any meeting with just one click.

• New experience for captive wifi networks: Have you ever joined a wifi network that required a web page to sign in with? Outlook now detects this and helps you get connected.

PowerPoint

• Fast real-time collaboration in PowerPoint: Fast real-time collaboration in PowerPoint

• Online videos have a new home: Save a video to Microsoft Stream so anyone in your organization can see it. Insert the video link and enjoy a multimedia presentation at a fraction of the file size. Learn more

• No more bouncing to the browser: You decide how links to Office documents open: in the browser or in the app.

• GIFs in a jiffy: One slide, one frame. Easily create looping GIFs in PowerPoint. Learn more
  See details in blog post

• Better diagrams: With better connectors and a smoother ink conversion process you can ink your ideas more confidently. Learn more

• Update slides during slide show: Update slides changed by other authors during your presentation.
  See details in blog post

Word

• No more bouncing to the browser: You decide how links to Office documents open: in the browser or in the app.

• Others see your changes quickly: Co-authoring improvements mean your collaborators can see your changes faster than ever before.

Office Suite

• Open Large Files Incrementally: The ability to download, open and interact with large powerpoint presentations, even if parts of the presentation (for example a large video or image) have not finished downloading yet.

Resolved issues

Excel

• Application.Evaluate (VBA) was not working for User-defined functions in some cases.

• Addressed an issue where external links don't update on fill if the source book is closed.

OneNote

• Improved sync and service stability by temporarily altering how frequently page version histories are created.

• Improved sync and service stability by temporarily disabling moving pages into the recycle bin. Users who want to delete a page will instead be shown a dialog asking if they'd want to permanently delete the page.

• Improved sync and service stability by temporarily reducing the maximum allowable size of new embedded attachments to 50MB in OneNote. For files that exceed this limit, users have the option of uploading the file to OneDrive and inserting a link into OneNote.

• Improved sync and service stability by temporarily disabling in-app video recording in OneNote. Local notebooks are not impacted by this measure.

• Improved sync and service stability by temporarily adjusting sync frequency in OneNote .

• Inform users through the InfoBar about temporary adjustments in Microsoft OneNote that help improve sync and service availability during high worldwide usage.

Outlook

• Addressed an issue that caused users to see the Outlook process lingering in task manager after exiting.

• Addressed an issue that caused users to occasionally experience a crash when using the button on their mouse.

• Addressed an issue that caused users to experience crashes in third party MAPI applications.

• Addressed an issue that caused Outlook to crash when opening .msg or .oft files that were saved locally after a Windows update.

• Addressed an issue that caused Outlook to crash on some builds of Windows.

• Addressed an issue that caused the width of the folder pane to change unexpectedly.

Project

• Fixed an issue where task percent complete was incorrectly changing to a value less than 100% complete after it was marked complete.

• Fixed an issue where the OnUndoOrRedo event doesn't fire without first running the OpenUndoTransaction method.

• Fixed an issue where summary task dates weren't always getting calculated correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the ProjectBeforeTaskChange event does not detect when a task was inactivated/activated via the Inactivate button.

• Fixed an issue where the ProjectBeforeTaskChange event does not detect when a task was inactivated/activated via the Inactivate button.

• Fixed an issue where Project may crash when saving projects created with older versions of Project.

• Fixed an issue where the user couldn't enter time-phased Baseline Work when the setting to protect actual work is on.

• When Predecessor/Successor data is edited within a Form view, an extra ProjectBeforeTaskChange event is fired.

Word

• Addresses an issue that caused users to occasionally experience a crash when using the "X" button on their mouse.

Office Suite

• This fix resolves an error, which occurs preventing both restricting access and protecting files with a password simultaneously.

• This update fixes an issue in Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office where certain VBA projects that contain references to code libraries with DBCS characters in the library name or library path would be viewed by the Office application as corrupt on load.