EUDC characters may appear as blank squares in Word

Last Updated: May 15, 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: FIXED

A fix for the issue is now available in Beta channel Version 2606 (Build 20110.20000). 

Please reference Update History for Office Beta Channel for the latest updates for Beta Channel. 

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