Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

ISSUE

After updating to version 2509(Windows)/16.101(Mac), users may experience an issue where the Sketched Shape Outline is not visible, instead displaying the outline as a solid, straight line.

Current behavior: 

Word sketch shape is wrong

Expected behavior:

Correct sketch shape Word

STATUS: WORKAROUND

The Word team is currently investigating the issue. 

Users can currently workaround the issue by selecting a different Shape Outline.

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Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in Word for Windows

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