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Vikramaditya84
User level: Level 1 (50 points)

Microsoft Word 'Show Writing Tools' missing with Siri AI (Beta)

I recently upgraded to macOS 27.0, and I've noticed a difference in behavior between Siri Classic and Siri AI (Beta) regarding the "Show Writing Tools" option in Microsoft Word.


When Siri Classic is active, "Show Writing Tools" appears in the right-click context menu as expected while working in Word. However, once I enable Siri AI (Beta), this option no longer shows up in the context menu. I've also noticed that with Siri AI (Beta) enabled, Spotlight search (Command+Space) gets replaced by the Siri AI prompt.


Is there a way to access "Writing Tools" while Siri AI (Beta) is enabled? Is there a keyboard shortcut that brings it up directly, similar to how it's accessible via right-click under Siri Classic?


Any guidance would be appreciated.

Posted on Sep 16, 2026 8:10 PM

4 replies

onanuga32
User level: Level 1 (14 points)

Oct 25, 2026 12:30 PM in response to onanuga32

I was able to get it back by puting Siri off in settings.

Vikramaditya84 Author
User level: Level 1 (50 points)

Oct 25, 2026 9:20 PM in response to onanuga32

The problem arises when you start using Siri AI (Beta). I returned to the previous Siri (Apple Intelligence) and avoided the “Try Siri AI (Beta)” option afterward. I'd suggest you to stick to the previous Siri version and wait for the full Siri AI version release.


KiltedTim
User level: Level 10 (238,530 points)

Oct 25, 2026 12:34 PM in response to Vikramaditya84

It's up to Microsoft to integrate that into their apps. I wouldn't expect them to do that until Siri AI is out of beta.

onanuga32
User level: Level 1 (14 points)

Oct 25, 2026 12:27 PM in response to Vikramaditya84

Were you able to get a solution please

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358657