CAN'T PIN FOLDERS ANYMORE IN EXCEL/WORD 2016

Yes, they did. But they did tell us it was intentional as opposed to a bug.

That's all I'm after. Acknowledgement that the change was intended or that it's a bug? Clearly stated not implied.

Then I can answer that for you: it was intentional.

Folder browse capability in File > Save As: Use full folder navigation in File > Save As in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for OneDrive folders, OneDrive for Business folders, and This PC.

source: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/mt465751?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

They intentionally changed the way SAVE AS window works. Why did they do that? Did they really think people would prefer this behavior of SAVE AS (already available by clicking "browse") instead of the useful recent/pinned folders? I have no idea - people do stupid things sometimes.

Honestly, I hated this change so much that I went back to the previous version - and I will stay there until they fix this stupidity or something really great (like, REALLY great) comes up in a future version.

Yes, they did. But they did tell us it was intentional as opposed to a bug.

That's all I'm after. Acknowledgement that the change was intended or that it's a bug? Clearly stated not implied.

I was trying to get the MS people to actually tell us when it is intentional and when it's a bug. Why can't they state clearly "we chose to remove this feature for these reasons....." instead of just implying it might have been on purpose? All I want is simple truthful statements that include reasons for the changes. Reasons that actually exist.

Didn't they remove the start menu from Windows without any explanation? Maybe this removal gets enough backlash for them to reconsider and bring it back.

Until then, I am staying the previous version.

I was trying to get the MS people to actually tell us when it is intentional and when it's a bug. Why can't they state clearly "we chose to remove this feature for these reasons....." instead of just implying it might have been on purpose? All I want is simple truthful statements that include reasons for the changes. Reasons that actually exist.

I have the same issue... that "pin folder" option is lost... Microsoft maybe thinking it's of no use when in fact it's very useful for many... hoping to hear solutions or workaround on this or new updates from Microsoft themselves...