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How to Report a Microsoft Office Bug and Request a Reward
Question details
The user wants to know the proper channels to report a bug or suggest a feature in Microsoft Office and asks if there is a reward for doing so.
- Product
- Microsoft Office
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Submitting a bug report or feature suggestion to Microsoft.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to find the correct feedback submission portal and learn about potential bug bounty or reward policies.
Gather detailed information about the bug, including your operating system version, Office version, and step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the issue before submitting your report.
Submit Feedback Directly from an Office Application
The easiest way to report a bug or suggest a feature is by using the built-in feedback tool in your Office desktop app.
Microsoft integrates a direct feedback channel inside all its desktop applications. This method automatically attaches helpful diagnostic data about your Office installation to help engineers identify the problem faster.
Launch any Microsoft Office application, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, and open a blank document.
Click on the "File" tab located in the top-left corner of the ribbon, then look at the bottom of the left-hand sidebar and select "Feedback".
Choose "I don't like something" to report a bug, or "I have a suggestion" for a feature request. Fill in the text box with your detailed report and click "Submit".
Use the Microsoft Feedback Portal Online
If you cannot access the Office app or want to see if others are experiencing the same issue, you can use Microsoft's official online portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft pay a bug bounty for standard Office bugs?
No, Microsoft typically does not pay rewards for standard product feedback, feature suggestions, or non-security bugs. Rewards are usually strictly reserved for critical security vulnerabilities submitted through the Microsoft Security Response Center.
What information should I include in my bug report?
A helpful bug report should include your exact Office version build number, your device operating system details, a clear description of what went wrong, and precise step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the bug.
Can I submit Microsoft Office feedback from outside the United States?
Yes, you can submit feedback and bug reports from anywhere in the world using the in-app Feedback feature or the online Feedback Portal. Location does not restrict your ability to report issues.
Are forum contributors Microsoft employees who can fix my bug?
Most contributors on Microsoft community forums are independent users, volunteers, or independent advisors, not direct Microsoft employees. To ensure your bug reaches the engineering team, you must use the official Feedback Portal or in-app tools.
