Final month, Microsoft introduced a doozy of a bug: simply typing in Phrase, Outlook, or OneNote might crash the app. Microsoft is now lastly publishing a repair that can resolve the issue — it’s coming subsequent week.
On August 15, Microsoft disclosed {that a} model mismatch in Microsoft 365’s Workplace apps might have catastrophic penalties. “After updating to Model 2407 Construct 17830.20138 or increased, you discover that Outlook, Phrase, or OneNote might unexpectedly shut when typing or doing different authoring duties corresponding to spell verify,” Microsoft had mentioned.
Now, a number of weeks later, Microsoft has lastly identified the issue. “The crash challenge is precipitated resulting from model mismatch between Workplace 2016 proofing instruments in coexistence with Workplace language packs (M365 apps for Enterprise),” reads Microsoft’s help notice. “These proofing instruments are in all probability outdated traces from earlier installs or a part of Workplace suite migration. Coexistence of Workplace 2016 aspect by aspect with M365 apps isn’t supported resulting from totally different set up applied sciences of similar model.”
Microsoft’s repair is already obtainable, however you’ll should be a Microsoft 365 Insider to entry it. The fastened construct is offered as Model 2409 (Construct 18021.15000) within the Beta Channel or Model 2409 (Construct 18025.20000) within the Present Channel Preview.
Should you’re simply an unusual Workplace 365 consumer, although, you’ll see the repair come out subsequent week as a part of Model 2409 (Construct 18025.20000)’s secure launch. That patch is predicted to roll out on September 24.
The patch addresses each older variations of proofing instruments that had been put in with Microsoft 365 Workplace in addition to a state of affairs the place the language pack model was totally different than the primary installer. Should you can’t wait, the help web page additionally features a workaround which includes uninstalling and reinstalling the language pack.
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