Cursor flickers excessively when STYLEREF field is used in header with multiple pages
[Performance & Graphic Issue] Word cursor flickers excessively when STYLEREF field is used in header with multiple pages Edit: This issue wont appear at the first time. You can try to edit for a bit time or just scroll a little bit and you will see flickers excessively in a unpleasant speed that ruins your whole writting experience... Description I have encountered a reproducible performance issue in Microsoft Word that causes the text cursor (insertion point) to flicker excessively and continuously when a STYLEREF field is present in the document header. Steps to Reproduce Open Microsoft Word and create a new blank document. Apply the "Heading 1" style to a few paragraphs in the body (e.g., "Chapter 1", "Chapter 2", ...). Double-click the header area to enter the header editing mode. Insert a STYLEREF field that references "Heading 1": Insert > Quick Parts > Field > StyleRef > Heading 1. Close the header and add enough content to the body so the document spans approximately 5–6 pages (e.g., by pressing Enter repeatedly or generating dummy text). Observe the text cursor behavior while typing or simply moving the cursor in the body. Actual Result The text cursor begins to flicker rapidly and continuously once the document reaches about 5–6 pages. The flickering stops immediately when the header/footer area is hidden. I Think the issue is directly correlated with the presence of the STYLEREF field in the header. Expected Result The cursor should remain stable and not flicker, regardless of the presence of the STYLEREF field or the document length. Environment Application: Microsoft Word for Microsoft 365 Version: 2607 (Current Channel) OS: Windows 10 22H2 (Build 19045) Additional Info: This issue occurs in a brand-new blank document with no third-party add-ins or custom templates. The problem is 100% reproducible. Severity This significantly impacts usability, especially when editing longer documents such as theses, reports, or books where chapter titles are commonly displayed in headers. The constant cursor flickering is visually distracting and causes eye strain during extended editing sessions. Note The above report was drafted and translated into English with the assistance of Deepseek, but all the information provided is based on my own manual testing and observations. The issue was discovered during my actual document editing workflow, and I have confirmed through repeated testing that it is directly related to the STYLEREF field.
PLEASE HELP ME. Can't Get Formulas In Word To Work?
I know how to use formulas in EXCEL and I know WORD isn't EXCEL. But I'm trying to enter a very simple formula into a table in a WORD document to calculate simple macro-nutrients. The formula is very simple. Each gram of carbs is 4 calories. I'm just trying to enter a formula that automatically multiples the number of carbs by 4 so I don't have to manually do the math on my own every time. As you can see in my screenshot, I got it to work by entering (=B2*4). The problem is the formula doesn't stay there. It instantly vanishes once entered. So if I change the number of carbs from 100 which is 400 calories, to 200 which is 800 calories, the formula doesn't automatically update the total calories because the formula disappeared once entered. I just want to know if I can enter the formula in a way which causes it to permanently stay in the cell so it always updates the total calories whenever I change the number of carbs? Just like EXCEL always does? And how to do that? If it's not possible, that's okay. I will simply consider going back to EXCEL then.New Bug in Word Word (Version 2607 Build 16.0.20228.20124): QAT is not saved in template?
I often make template-specific customizations to the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT). As of today (August 04, 2026), these customizations are suddenly no longer being saved in a Word template. My tests revealed the following: For the customizations to be saved in a template, the UI-based process must create a “UserCustomization” subfolder in the template file (see the ZIP version of the file): The QAT customizations are saved in the “customUI.xml” file within this subfolder. In addition, the “.rels” file in the “_rels” subfolder receives a new entry: <Relationship Id="rId2" Type="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2006/relationships/ui/userCustomization" Target="userCustomization/customUI.xml"/> The UI-based process no longer creates the “User Customization” subfolder—an annoying bug! As a result, template-based QAT customizations are lost when a template is closed and reopened. Workaround: Make the described changes manually in the template file—this worked for me—but I hope Microsoft will fix this annoying bug! My Word Version: German UI, Version 2607 Build 16.0.20228.20124, 64 Bit. Can anyone confirm or disagree with this result? DieterG
Microsoft Word "Save as PDF" - fonts not rendering
Hi all, I have a Word document which uses the Readex Pro family of fonts: https://github.com/ThomasJockin/readexpro I have all fonts installed locally and when I view it in Word, it appears as rendered: the main font used is Readex Pro Deca Light, while headings used Readex Pro Deca SemiBold. However, when I use "Save a Copy > PDF" in Word, everything is rendered as Readex Pro Deca Light. (That happens with the "Bitmap text..." in the options either on or off. If I use Print > Print to PDF, the headings are rendered in the right font. But of course I don't get features that way such as a left-hand navigation pane of headings in the resulting PDF. Does anyone know why Microsoft Word's "Save a Copy > PDF" seems not to use font families correctly? Is there a workaround here?Office.js: Is there any supported way to retrieve multiple non-contiguous text selections in Word?
Hi everyone, I'm developing a Word Office Add-in using Office.js. In Microsoft Word (Windows Desktop), users can select multiple non-contiguous text ranges by holding Ctrl while selecting text. However, when I use: context.document.getSelection() It only returns a single Word.Range, and I couldn't find any API to detect or retrieve all the selected ranges. I came across this related discussion: Microsoft Tech Community – Support for Retrieving Multiple Selected Ranges in Word via Office.js My questions are: 1. As of 2026, is there any supported Office.js API to retrieve multiple non-contiguous text selections? 2. Is there any workaround to detect that the user has selected multiple ranges? 3. Or is this still a platform limitation? Our use case is an AI-powered legal research add-in, where users may want to select multiple clauses from different parts of a document and send them together as context. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks!
Word Document Using Columns Not Modified, But Suddenly Displays Differently
I am using MS Word on my Windows 11 desktop. I have been using a Word document that I created a couple of years ago. The document uses Columns. The last time I modified it was a year ago. I tend to print it out every two days. Suddenly, the document displays differently and prints those differences. It now displays vertical lines below four of the five squares. I moved the document to my Windows 11 laptop. Same problem there. I sent the Word document to my son who opened it on his Mac computer. On his computer, it displays exactly as it should -- No erroneous vertical lines. Again, I have not modified the document. I thought maybe a Windows update may have caused the problem, but I don't see any Windows update in about one month. I am displaying two images below, a "before" and "after" image. The "before" (i.e., correct) image shows five squares and the alphabet displaying vertically. The "after" image shows vertical lines below the first four squares. Can anyone suggest a fix for this? Repeating myself again -- I have not modified this file in a year. Thank you. Len Jacobson First Image -- Correct display of the five squares and the alphabet displayed vertically Second Image -- Incorrect display. Vertical lines appearing below the first four squares.
