Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365

Last Updated: April 22, 2026

ISSUE

Users may see EUDC characters displayed as a blank square ("□") in Word after updating to version 2603 (build 19822.20180 or newer)

STATUS: INVESTIGATING

The issue is currently under investigation.

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