Official support for Office 2016 for Mac ended on October 13, 2020 . While the software will still function, it no longer receives security updates or bug fixes, making it vulnerable to new threats.

Build 16.16.x was the final series for Office 2016. Updates higher than 16.16 (e.g., 16.17+) require an Office 2019 or newer license. Core Features & Performance

Introduced the "Ribbon" design and full support for Retina Displays , making the UI much sharper and more consistent with other Mac apps.

Office 2016 was a major leap from the previous 2011 Mac version, bringing it closer to parity with the Windows experience.

New "Design" tab and document bookmarking to pick up exactly where you left off. Office 2016 Review

Microsoft Office 2016 version is a specific maintenance release for the Mac version of the suite. The " VL " designation indicates a Volume License version, typically used by businesses or educational institutions rather than individual retail consumers. Key Takeaways for 2026

Added real-time co-authoring in Word and improved cloud integration through OneDrive . App Improvements: Excel: Added "Recommended Charts" and PivotTable Slicers.