iPad won’t print a MS Word file

Vinicio Montegan 65

iPad won’t print a MS Word file after uninstalling app and restarting the device. Please advise. Thank you

dacia gillett 15 Reputation points

2025-11-19T02:47:34.8033333+00:00

Seems to be a problem with Word. Printing used to work from Word but is not working now. I have multiple iOS devices. I updated iOS to the latest version and did a new Word install on one of them. Other apps print without issue.

When print is selected from Word, the screen closes and returns to the document (does not open the print options screen). To work around this, I had to install a printer specific app and go through the share menu (share, then select the printer app).
Judy Morgan 0 Reputation points

2025-11-19T03:44:24.8433333+00:00

Our school staff iPads are having the same issue since 18/11/2025. I am IT support for our school. I have logged a support ticket for this issue.
Nikolaj Mikkelsen 5 Reputation points

2025-11-19T10:31:16.43+00:00

Looks like same issue here. When hitting print in Word, no print dialog shows.
If I try from "Notes og Pages" print dialog shows and print works.
Kind Regards.
Lehmann Reto 5 Reputation points

2025-11-19T11:01:05.8733333+00:00

Same here. Word file printing not working any more.
Naresh 10 Reputation points

2025-11-19T13:19:03.0033333+00:00

Same issue m facing

even Microsoft support team not got to resolve issue

When print is selected from Word, the screen returns to the document (does not open the print options screen). To work around this, I had to install a printer specific app and go through the share menu (share, then select the printer app).
mark halliday 5 Reputation points

2025-11-19T20:06:24.7533333+00:00

I had the older version on one of my phones and it worked perfectly until it updated to the latest version. Which they produced for (bug fixes) i wish they would just leave it alone.
elaine brechin 0 Reputation points

2025-11-20T12:41:13.8933333+00:00

Same here.
Susan Moore 0 Reputation points

2025-11-20T17:27:54.0733333+00:00

Same issue. When I select print in word, nothing happens. Printing works fine from other apps.
Steve Cheal 0 Reputation points

2025-11-20T20:08:00.2733333+00:00

Same for me. It’s not allowing me to print from either my IPad or IPhone. I wish they’d just stop messing about with it! So frustrating.
Ice Dimaano 0 Reputation points

2025-11-20T23:50:15.2966667+00:00

We have the same issue here at the school. Our issue only happens in Word and PowerPoint. Printing works in Excel.
Kym Renner 0 Reputation points

2025-11-21T02:28:10.25+00:00

Yes I am having the same issue. I reinstalled all apps, software updated and ever since latest update I can no longer print from ms word. it just closes out with no prompt.
Vinicio Montegan 65 Reputation points

2025-11-21T13:35:41.47+00:00

MS Word developer team doesn’t care much about the issue. In the past MS quality control and customer service were real and efficient. While nowadays the expectation that AI is able to solve everything is completely wrong. The result is epic sloppiness.

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Jeff Dyck 35 Reputation points

2025-11-19T18:59:08.8966667+00:00

Jumping in as well - school district IT and we have a couple thousand iPads on 16, 17, 18 and 26. In all cases iPads where Word has updated to 2.103.1 the Print button in the menu does not work. If you happen to have a keyboard attached to the iPad (our staff users have the keyboard) you can use Command-P to print.

This is definitely a Microsoft bug in MS Word 2.103.1 for iPad, nothing to do with iPadOS version, printer firmware, etc.
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Leti Labell 5 Reputation points

2025-11-19T22:40:28.7933333+00:00

Thank you! Command-P on my iPad keyboard worked!

Jeff Dyck 35 Reputation points

2025-11-20T18:35:25.11+00:00

A bit more context, found a Reddit conversation reporting a bug with Universal Printing on the previous version, which got fixed on this release - suspect that while fixing Universal Print they broke regular print.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Office365/comments/1oehqx8/new_m365_copilot_ios_app_v2103_breaks_universal/
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mark halliday 5 Reputation points

2025-11-19T20:21:15.4533333+00:00

Ok this is a ms word issue with the latest update so to get over it for now connect a Bluetooth keyboard and use the command p option this will then allow you to print
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Vinicio Montegan 65 Reputation points

2025-11-20T14:42:06.5666667+00:00

No. It doesn’t!!!

Jay Heiser 0 Reputation points

2025-11-22T21:59:00.56+00:00

Doesn’t work for me with my iPad Pro and attached keyboard.
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Stefano Sirri 2,675 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-20T10:36:25.5066667+00:00

I'm experiencing the same problem with my iOS devices.

Soon Microsoft will release a new Word app version, fully supporting the new iOS 26.1 upgrades.

For now, you could use the Share feature > Send a copy

You may share your docx files through Airdrop, Mail, Whatsapp, etc.

Now the Apple Printer Spool should properly work

I suggest you leave a product feedback to Microsoft, developers will that way release a fix.

Open the Word app > tap the three dots located on the top right corner > tap Help & Feedback > Tell Us What Can Be Better
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Jon Mandel 5 Reputation points

2025-11-20T16:32:58.99+00:00

Why did Word stop printing on my iphones and ipad? Every other program from every other software company still works. How did MSFT eff this up and when will they fix it?????
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2025-11-18T21:05:02.2633333+00:00

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If your iPad is not printing a Microsoft Word file after uninstalling the app and restarting the device, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

Check Printer Connection: Ensure that your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPad.

Reinstall Microsoft Word: Sometimes, reinstalling the app can resolve printing issues. Uninstall Microsoft Word again and then reinstall it from the App Store.

Update iOS and Apps: Make sure your iPad's iOS and the Microsoft Word app are updated to the latest versions.

Restart Printer: Turn off your printer, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.

Try Printing from Another App: Test printing from a different app to see if the issue is specific to Microsoft Word.

Check Printer Settings: Ensure that the printer settings on your iPad are configured correctly for printing documents.

Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support or your printer's manufacturer for further assistance.

These steps should help you troubleshoot the printing issue on your iPad.
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