Microsoft Word version 16.58 was a significant monthly update for Mac users, released in . While primarily known for major enhancements in Excel (such as the Name Manager and LAMBDA functions), this version provided general stability and performance improvements for Word. Release Context Release Date: February 15, 2022 (Stable). Compatibility: Requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or later.
“For some reason AutoUpdate is unable to complete the download... since everything else updated automatically, you can update Microsoft Word manually.” Microsoft Learn Important Security Note What's new in Word 2021 for Mac - Microsoft Support Microsoft_Word_v16.58.dmg
Included fixes for crashes and performance bottlenecks found in previous 16.x versions. Microsoft Word version 16
What's new in Word 2021 for Mac * Co-authoring. You and your colleagues can open and work on the same document. This is called co- Microsoft Support MS Word for MacOS (latest of both) gets sluggish, suddenly Compatibility: Requires macOS 10
Some users noted sudden slowdowns. A common fix was disabling "Check grammar as you type" or performing a "Safe Boot" to reset system caches. Community Perspectives
Often found as Microsoft_Word_v16.58.dmg (standalone installer) or through Microsoft AutoUpdate. Key Features & Updates
Continued refinement of the Mac-specific Ribbon interface to align closer with the Windows experience while maintaining Retina display clarity.