: A "Safe Mode system cycle" (holding Shift during startup) was frequently recommended to reset system and font caches.
: Version 16.68 and its successors can be sensitive to local font issues. Validating fonts through the Font Book application is a recommended first step if text appears garbled or formatting seems broken. Microsoft Word для Mac 16.68
Users reported several disruptive behaviors specific to this version, particularly when running on M1 MacBooks with macOS Ventura: : A "Safe Mode system cycle" (holding Shift