Users are prompted to save locally saved documents after being idle with no edits made

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

ISSUE

Starting with version 2509 (build 19231) and later, users working on locally saved files may get a prompt to save changes after being idle, even if no edits were made.

STATUS: INVESTIGATING

The Word team is investigating the issue.

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