"There are too many edits in the document. This operation will be incomplete. Save your work."

Anonymous
2016-05-29T12:19:36+00:00

Word 2016 error.

   "There are too many edits in the document. This operation will be incomplete. Save your work."

Apparently this is an antiquated condition based on the answers posted in 2011.

This is 2016. There is nothing in the blank document.

I've been copying information from WEB into Word for recording and reference for years and have never had this problem until today. Tried piecemeal with no success.

Notice that Office 2016 was recently updated and if this feature was reincorporated it's not a good thing unless there is

an override somewhere in Doc Options that can be switched on to ignore this condition?

The user should be in control. If the MCP is listening please don't take it personal.

Thanks.

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Anonymous
2016-06-20T21:11:39+00:00

Hi everyone,

I’m told that his issue is now fixed in the latest Office 2016 updated, which we recently released.

The current version is 16.0.6965.2058. This update contains features in the May feature update described below, plus new security and non-security updates. To find out more, go to our release notes page, and under Channel, click Current.

To get the update immediately, open any Office 2016 app and choose File > Account > Update Options >Update Now. 

Best,

-Erik

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-30T15:06:21+00:00

    Hi,

    I would like to know the update that was installed.

    What is the Office build installed on the computer.

    To find out, open word or OneNote ---File----Account---next to the update option icon you see the Office build.

    Do come back with the required information and we would be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-30T11:04:20+00:00

    I cannot copy and paste in Word 2016 32 bit safe modeas recommended. 

    I get the same message that prompted this discussion.

    Tried copy and paste in latest Excel and it works fine. See no need to pursue other such action.

    Problem has to be related to recent Word updates that now prevent such detailed use as described.

    Will continue to seek an answer.

    Thank you for the responses to date.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-29T17:22:44+00:00

    Hi,

    I would like to know if the issues is happening with other office applications as well.

    Let us try to open Excel, PowerPoint etc. and check.

    Let us try to open Office applications in safe mode and check.

    https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Why-do-I-get-a-stopped-working-message-when-I-start-my-Office-2013-application--52bd7985-4e99-4a35-84c8-2d9b8301a2fa?CorrelationId=2dd79fd0-4490-4708-9ef0-d82c7b279d3b&ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US

    Hope this information helps you. Please let us know if you need additional information.

    Thank you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-05-29T17:19:47+00:00

    Hi,

    I would like to know if the issues is happening with other office applications as well.

    Let us try to open Excel, PowerPoint etc. and check.

    Let us try to open Office applications in safe mode and check.

    https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Why-do-I-get-a-stopped-working-message-when-I-start-my-Office-2013-application--52bd7985-4e99-4a35-84c8-2d9b8301a2fa?CorrelationId=2dd79fd0-4490-4708-9ef0-d82c7b279d3b&ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US

    Hope this information helps you. Please let us know if you need additional information.

    Thank you.

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