Microsoft Word 2013 and 2016 Maximum Limits and Specifications
Applies to: Microsoft® Word® Versions 2013 and 2016 for Windows
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Microsoft Word Document Maximum Limits and Specifications
Maximum File Size: Limited to 32 MB for the total document with text only and does not include graphics, regardless of how the graphics image is inserted (Link to file, Save with document, or Wrapping style) into the document. Therefore, if the file contains graphics, the maximum file size can be larger than 32 MB.
Microsoft Word Maximum Limits and Specifications (in Regular Mode)
Maximum number of bookmarks: 2,147,483,647 bookmarks
Maximum number of styles: 4,079 styles
Maximum number of comments: 2,147,483,647 comments
Maximum number of fields: 2,147,483,647 fields
Number of subdocuments in a master document: 255 documents
Maximum number of moves: 2,147,483,647 moves
(Range Permission) maximum number allowed: 2,147,483,647 permissions
Size of file Word can open: 512 MB
Maximum number of records to display in recipients list dialog: 10,000 records. The 10,000 maximum is for the recipients' list dialog. If you search in that dialog, you are limited to the displayed records even if your data source has more records. The workaround is to filter the records so that those that you are looking for will fit in the dialog or to use the Find operation in the wizard task pane.
Microsoft Word Maximum Limits and Specifications (in Compatibility Mode)
Maximum number of bookmarks: 16,380 bookmarks
Maximum number of styles: 4,079 styles
Maximum number of comments: 16,380 comments
Number of subdocuments in a master document: 255 subdocuments
Maximum number of fields: 2,147,483,647 fields
Maximum number of moves: 32,752 moves
(Range Permission) maximum number allowed: 32,752 permissions
Size of file Word can open: 512 MB
Maximum number of records to display in recipients list dialog: 10,000 recipients. You are limited to 10,000 displayed records even if your data source has more records. To work around this limitation, you can filter the records so that they fit in the dialog or use the Find operation from the wizard task pane.
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