: This version focused on "quality and performance improvements" to maintain stability across the Office suite.

was released on December 14, 2022 . This update was part of the standard monthly release cycle for Microsoft 365 and Office 2019/2021 subscribers, providing a mix of feature enhancements, security patches, and performance refinements. Core Updates and Features

: Version 16.68 included critical security updates designed to protect users against potential vulnerabilities. Bug Fixes : Addressed several user-reported issues, such as:

: Resolved various minor bugs and crashes for improved reliability. Compatibility and System Requirements

: It is available for Microsoft 365 subscribers, as well as one-time purchase versions like Office 2019 and Office LTSC 2021 . Known Issues Reported by Users Slow Excel version 16.68 on my MacOS Ventura Version 13.1

: Corrected instances where some chart axis format options were shown in English regardless of the user's language settings.

: Version 16.68 is compatible with macOS Big Sur (11.0) and later. It was one of the final versions to support older macOS versions before Microsoft moved to a minimum requirement of macOS Monterey for versions 16.78 and above.