Microsoft has announced an enormous Office overhaul that would bring the productivity suite consistent with Windows 11, using the company rolling out an earlier build to insiders running builds within the Beta channel.

On the other hand, version 2107 build 14226.20004 is causing some trouble for insiders, because the productivity suite just crashes all of a sudden on launch.

And Microsoft has confirmed on Twitter it's already focusing on a fix, though for the moment, there's no ETA as to if this could launch.

It goes without saying the faster Microsoft seems to figure out what happens, the better for everybody, especially as users are holding their breath for new modern version announced a few weeks ago.

The new Office experience on Windows 11

Microsoft explains that while the new Office will seem like home on Windows 11, it'll also be provided to users on Windows 10.

Which makes sense, as the new visual refresh uses the Fluent design language that's already a part of Windows 10 too.

"This Office visual refresh is based on feedback from customers who requested a far more natural and consistent experience within and involving the applications, specifically on Windows. With this update, we deliver an intuitive, coherent, and familiar interface, using the Fluent Design principles, across all your applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Onenote, Outlook, Access, Project, Publisher, and Visio. We aligned this visual refresh using the style of Windows 11 to provide seamless experiences on your computer," Microsoft explained.

The new Office is going to be shipped to users running beta builds in the Office Insider program gradually, and also the company says it's by using this method of make certain things are running properly and potential bugs don't hit a substantial number of devices.

#OfficeInsiders, just quick feedback. We're conscious of crashes with the latest Beta Channel Version 2107 (Build 14226.20004). We're working on a fix and rolling out updates to deal with the issue. Thanks for your patience! - MS Office Insiders (@OfficeInsider) July 1, 2021