: Some users reported specific bugs with version 16.9, such as "Undo edit button not found" errors, often resolved by refreshing the Normal.dotm template or performing a clean startup.

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: By using a shared codebase with Word for Windows, users experienced a more consistent interface and feature set across different operating systems.

: Despite the shared code, version 16.9.0 remained tailored to macOS, supporting features like the MacBook Pro Touch Bar , Retina displays, and full-screen view.

: This version was optimized to be one of the fastest versions of the software on Mac at its time, featuring improved startup times and multi-threaded calculation capabilities.