Applies ToWord 2016

Last Updated: March 13, 2024

ISSUE

Word might stop responding when users try to activate embedded package objects after installing KB5002542.

STATUS: FIXED

The fix for this issue is now released in the March 13, 2024, update for Office 2016. For more information, please go to March 13, 2024, update for Office 2016 (KB4484303).

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