How to fix table format breaking on IOS Tablet MS Word After Update

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How to fix table format breaking on IOS Tablet MS Word After Update

Blake Botha 0

Good day.

We are experiencing an issue whereby tables created on a windows device do not sync properly to IOS Tablets. We create the tables on a windows laptop and when syncing they remove the lines and users have to manually add the gridlines again on the IOS Tablet. This was never an issue and started only after the updates were implemented last week.

We also did not change anything related to format or tables. The process used to be seemless, and now needs manual intervention to fix the format/table.

Does this have anything to do with the updates that microsoft rolled out for IOS last week?

I appreciate any help. Thank you!

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Henry-N 13,640 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Blake Botha,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

I understand you're experiencing an issue where table gridlines are missing in a Word document on your iOS tablet. To better assist you, I’d like to ask a few quick questions:

Which version of Word are you using on the iOS tablet?
Is the table formatting problem happening only on iOS tablets, or is it also occurring on other devices/platforms?
Is the issue limited to missing gridlines, or are there other formatting problems like cell size, alignment, or fonts?
Could you share a screenshot or describe what exactly is breaking (e.g., alignment, cell size, borders, text wrapping)?
Has any troubleshooting such as reinstalling the Word app or resetting preferences been attempted?

Thank you again for your time and understanding. While my initial response may not resolve the issue immediately, I’d like to gather more details about your situation so I can assist you more effectively.

I really appreciate your patience, and I’m here to help. Looking forward to your response.

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Henry-N 13,640 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-11-06T14:49:21.4766667+00:00

Hi @Blake Botha,
I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to follow up and see if you’ve had a chance to review my previous reply. If possible, it would be incredibly helpful if you could share a bit more detailed update of the issue. Thank you so much for your cooperation we truly appreciate your time and effort. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Henry-N 13,640 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-11-10T15:22:06.0933333+00:00

Hi @Blake Botha,

I hope this message finds you well.

This is my second follow up to check in and see if your issue has been resolved. I truly want to make sure your experience is as smooth and positive as possible. If you're still facing challenges or if any new issues have come up, please feel free to share more details about where you're currently stuck. I’m here and happy to help further.

While I wait for your response, I’ll continue monitoring other questions in the forum to ensure everyone receives timely support. If you have any additional questions, you’re very welcome to tag my name in your reply so I can assist you promptly and personally.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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