Microsoft Word - only readable in WebLayout

Björn Olofsson 0 Reputation points
2026-08-19T15:08:12.89+00:00

Suddenly, when I open some Word documents, makes changes and save, I can only see the entire text if I use web layout. I also started to receive pop out boxes when working in my word documents saying that i cannot include objects or photos. I close the box, continue my work, and the above happens. The pop out box does not Always show. I have also checked the settings inView, and forced the document between PrinLayout and Web Layout - with no success. I have updated Words and Microsoft August 15, 2026 and restarted the computer (Mackbook M1). What can i do to be able to adjust this problem?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
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  1. Stefan Blom 349.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-08-22T19:19:36.56+00:00

    The document may be damaged. Try the following: In Web Layout view, select everything except for the final paragraph mark (¶) of the document, copy, and paste into a new, blank document. Does that work around the problem?

    If the document contains section breaks, you may have to copy each section (without the section break) separately into a new doc instead.

    To show/hide paragraph marks, section breaks and other nonprinting characters, click the ¶ icon on the Home tab.

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  2. IGYQ 21,860 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-19T16:03:43.8333333+00:00

    Hi!

    Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Because this is happening only with some documents, I suspect a document-format/compatibility problem or a corrupt document rather than the view settings.

    Do a quick test to isolate this issue by open a new file. Open Word → New Blank Document. Type several paragraphs, insert a picture(you can, save it, close Word, and reopen it. Then select View → Print Layout.

    Let me know if there will be changes or the same error will appear.

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