Microsoft Word 2016 Vl 16.15 · Confirmed

: Users on the older 15.xx branch were migrated to 16.15 to ensure compatibility with newer macOS features and security standards. Lifecycle Status

End of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 | Microsoft Support

: Introduced the "Share" button for easier document co-authoring and viewing permissions. Microsoft Word 2016 VL 16.15

: Addressed critical vulnerabilities, including remote code execution risks (CVE-2018-8281).

Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. Microsoft Support New features in Word 2016 - Journal of Accountancy : Users on the older 15

While 16.15 specifically focused on backend stability, it maintained the core features of the Word 2016 suite:

: The VL edition allowed enterprise administrators to deploy the update across many machines simultaneously without individual user activation. Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 ended

: A search box on the ribbon that allows users to find specific commands or tools without navigating menus.