Microsoft 365 Cloud vs Desktop Applications

Yes, expected consistency between Microsoft Word's desktop and cloud versions — especially since both rely on the same XML-based file structure. You may consider the following:

• Use standard fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman to avoid substitution issues.
• Avoid floating objects (like images or logos anchored to text) — instead, use tables or inline positioning.
• Set page layout manually using margins and breaks that are compatible with both versions.
• Open documents in the desktop app by default from OneDrive or SharePoint — right-click and choose “Open in App” to preserve formatting.
• Roll back Office updates if the issue started recently. Some users resolved layout problems by reverting to a previous version.