Software Update missing Monterey 12.6.3

Re: "software update, Monterey 12.6.3 is missing : can anyone suggest something".

There is generally an insignificant-looking-link in System Preferences > Software update that leads to alternative updates. Updates that are in-between the most recent MacOS version, and what is installed on the Mac.

If that link is indeed missing now: You might try to:

Download macOS Monterey from the App Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12

If needed:

macOS - Official Apple Support

All the best :-)

You're welcome, thank you for replying!

Re: "is this the full installer or the delta patch?"

Sorry, I do not know. (Haven't needed to use it myself):

The App Store does list all the Monterey updates in the version history

About older versions of MacOS:

How to download macOS - Apple Support

says:

"If the macOS that you want isn't compatible with your Mac or the currently installed macOS, the installer will let you know, and the App Store might prevent you from downloading it".

MacOS Support or the App Store Support might know:

(There is a "Get Support" link (or use the support app) at the bottom of their webpages (link below)

macOS - Official Apple Support

or

App Store - Official Apple Support

You're welcome. Thank you. I appreciate your situation.

Have no idea why you are not seeing the update option in Mac's software update.

It was there, and worked just fine when I used it (not long ago).

Re: "Really wish Apple would make the delta's available as they do the full installers".

You might want to send feedback to Apple, to reach those behind-the-scenes.

They will likely not reply, yet your feedback will reach those who can make changes.

Online feedback webpage:

Product Feedback - Apple

Cheers :-)