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Microsoft releases security and quality updates for the Click-To-Run (C2R) version of Office 2016 and for Office 2019, which is exclusively C2R. These updates are released approximately once a month, usually on the second Tuesday of the month.
This software update will be optional through Fall 2018, then all staff will be expected to complete the update by December 31, 2018. In January 2019, Office 2011 will automatically be replaced by Office 2016 on any remaining computers that have not received the update. How do I update my Mac to Office 2016? Installing two version of Office on your Mac can be done, but we would like to suggest you keep one version of Office on your Mac since you have already had Office 2019 for Mac, a newer version and have more features. The latest version of Office 2016 for Mac is 16.16.10. The latest version of Office 2016 for Mac is 16.25. Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Office 2016, Office 2013, Office 2010, Office 2007, Office for Mac 2011, and Office for Mac 2008 applications can open your documents without any additional action. Customers using earlier versions of Office may need to download and install a compatibility pack. Office 2016 for Mac license If you choose to upgrade to Microsoft 365 or Office 2019 for Mac, you'll simply need to remove the existing Office 2016 for Mac license, but you won't need to remove your Office apps. Download and run the License Removal Tool. Open any Office app, and sign in with the account associated with your new Office. Microsoft 365, Office 2019 for Mac Office for Mac 2016 As of the November 2020 (build 16.43) update for Microsoft 365 for Mac or Office 2019 for Mac, macOS 10.14 Mojave or later is required to receive updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote.
If you'd like to verify that you're up to date, check your Office version number and manually update Office if necessary. To check your version of Office, do the following:
- Open any Office application, such as Word or Excel.
- Choose File > Account.
- Under Product Information, note the version number under the About section.
Check For Office Updates 2019
If the version number matches the most current version, you're up to date. If not, you can manually update to get the latest version of Office. To update Office, follow these steps.
The following tables provide the update history for the volume licensed version of Office 2019, as well as the retail versions of Office 2016 C2R and Office 2019, with the most recent release date listed first.
New versions contain all the updates contained in previous versions.
Note
- Starting on August 11, 2020, the security updates (CVE articles) for Office 2016 and 2019 are listed on the security update page, instead of this page.
- Office 2016 and 2019 are supported under the Fixed Lifecycle Policy. Only the most recent volume licensed and retail releases listed below are supported.
Volume licensed versions of Office 2019
The following information applies to volume licensed versions of Office 2019, such as Office Professional Plus 2019, purchased through a volume licensing agreement.
| Release date | Version number |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | Version 1808 (Build 10370.20052) |
| December 8, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10369.20032) |
| November 10, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10368.20035) |
| October 13, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10367.20048) |
| September 8, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10366.20016) |
| August 11, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10364.20059) |
| Release date | Version number |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10363.20015) |
| June 9, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10361.20002) |
| May 12, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10359.20023) |
| April 14, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10358.20061) |
| March 10, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10357.20081) |
| February 11, 2020 | Version 1808 (Build 10356.20006) |
Retail versions of Office 2016 C2R and Office 2019
The following information applies to retail versions of Office 2016 C2R and Office 2019, which share the same release dates and version numbers.
| Release date | Version number |
|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | Version 2012 (Build 13530.20376) |
| January 5, 2021 | Version 2012 (Build 13530.20316) |
| December 21, 2020 | Version 2011 (Build 13426.20404) |
| December 8, 2020 | Version 2011 (Build 13426.20332) |
| December 2, 2020 | Version 2011 (Build 13426.20308) |
| November 30, 2020 | Version 2011 (Build 13426.20294) |
| Release date | Version number |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2020 | Version 2011 (Build 13426.20274) |
| November 17, 2020 | Version 2010 (Build 13328.20408) |
| November 10, 2020 | Version 2010 (Build 13328.20356) |
| October 27, 2020 | Version 2010 (Build 13328.20292) |
| October 21, 2020 | Version 2009 (Build 13231.20418) |
| October 13, 2020 | Version 2009 (Build 13231.20390) |
| October 8, 2020 | Version 2009 (Build 13231.20368) |
| September 28, 2020 | Version 2009 (Build 13231.20262) |
| September 22, 2020 | Version 2008 (Build 13127.20508) |
| September 9, 2020 | Version 2008 (Build 13127.20408) |
| August 31, 2020 | Version 2008 (Build 13127.20296) |
| August 25, 2020 | Version 2007 (Build 13029.20460) |
| August 11, 2020 | Version 2007 (Build 13029.20344) |
| July 30, 2020 | Version 2007 (Build 13029.20308) |
| July 28, 2020 | Version 2006 (Build 13001.20498) |
| July 14, 2020 | Version 2006 (Build 13001.20384) |
| June 30, 2020 | Version 2006 (Build 13001.20266) |
| June 24, 2020 | Version 2005 (Build 12827.20470) |
| June 9, 2020 | Version 2005 (Build 12827.20336) |
| June 2, 2020 | Version 2005 (Build 12827.20268) |
| May 21, 2020 | Version 2004 (Build 12730.20352) |
| May 12, 2020 | Version 2004 (Build 12730.20270) |
| May 4, 2020 | Version 2004 (Build 12730.20250) |
| April 29, 2020 | Version 2004 (Build 12730.20236) |
| April 15, 2020 | Version 2003 (Build 12624.20466) |
| April 14, 2020 | Version 2003 (Build 12624.20442) |
| March 31, 2020 | Version 2003 (Build 12624.20382) |
| March 25, 2020 | Version 2003 (Build 12624.20320) |
| March 10, 2020 | Version 2002 (Build 12527.20278) |
| March 1, 2020 | Version 2002 (Build 12527.20242) |
Note
Office 365 ProPlus is being renamed to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. For more information about this change, read this blog post.
Summary
Existing Office 2016 for Mac customers will be seamlessly upgraded to 64-bit versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote as part of the August product release (version 15.25). This affects customers of all license types: Retail, Office 365 Consumer, Office 365 Commercial, and Volume License installations.
Deployment options for the 64-bit update
AutoUpdate (MAU)
Customers who use Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) to keep their Office applications up-to-date will see a 'regular' monthly update notification when their selected channel is upgraded to 64-bit builds. Depending on which version is installed on the local computer, MAU will offer either a delta or full update. The update package size does not change between 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Also, MAU can deliver a delta update when applicable to update a user from 32-bit to 64-bit applications. Therefore, customers won't experience a sharp increase in download activity. For the release to the Production channel, customers will see '(64-bit)' in the update title to make them aware that this is a 64-bit update.
For information about how to use the MAU, see Check for Office for Mac updates automatically.
Manual updates
Update Office 2016 For Mac To 2019 Version
The August release of Office for Mac is available for manual download. The following file provides a 64-bit package to replace existing 32-bit applications with 64-bit variants during installation:
Download the Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac August update package now.
Virus-scan claim
Microsoft scanned this file for viruses, using the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to it.
Volume License Service Center
Volume License customers typically get their Office 2016 software from the Volume License Service Center (VLSC). These builds are refreshed infrequently and are typically aligned with new language editions. The VLSC will continue to offer 32-bit installers (15.23) until November 2016. However, all updater packages that are released after August will be based on 64-bit builds. Therefore, a VLSC customer who updates either manually or through AutoUpdate will be transitioned to 64-bit builds.
More Information
64-bit only
Update Office 2016 For Mac To 2019 Full
The Mac operating system has been 64-bit for several years. Unlike for Windows, there's no choice between running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Mac operating system. Similarly, we won't offer a choice between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Office 2016 for Mac. After each 'channel' is transitioned per the rollout schedule, only 64-bit builds will be available.
Effect on third-party applications and add-ins
The transition to 64-bit Office for Mac was announced in April 2016. IT Pros will want to understand which compiled add-ins are deployed to the users whom they manage so that they can assess the effect of the upgrade. The following Microsoft Office website summarizes the issues that affect the more common add-ins that are used together with Office 2016 for Mac:
Tools for inspecting product architecture
To verify the architecture of an Office application (that is, to understand whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit build), start the application, open the Activity Monitor, and then enable the Kind column.
You can also use the file command in a terminal session to inspect the binary. For this use, type file -N <path of binary>.This method can be used with for any binary file, including third-party add-ins.
The file command returns one of three values.
| Return value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mach-O 64-bit executable x86_64 | 64-bit binary |
| Mach-O executable i386 | 32-bit binary |
| Mach-O 64-bit executable x86_64 | FAT binary (compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit processes) |
| Mach-O executable i386 | FAT binary (compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit processes) |
Download Office 2016 Update
Options for reverting to 32-bit installations
There may be situations in which the customer has to change code that's not 64-bit ready. If customers can't immediately move forward to 64-bit builds, we will make available a one-time 32-bit update for the 15.25 release in addition to the default 64-bit updates. The 32-bit updates will be available only for manual download from the Office CDN.
The latest 32-bit release of Office 2016 for Mac (15.25.160818) can be downloaded from https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=823192.
Customers who manually install the 32-bit release won't be offered the 64-bit version of 15.25 through MAU. However, MAU will offer the 64-bit version of 15.26 in September 2016. Therefore, customers have a limited time to remain on 32-bit builds.
If a customer has already upgraded to the 64-bit update of Office for Mac 15.25 and wants to revert to the 32-bit version, follow these steps:
- Exit all open Office 2016 applications.
- Start Safari, and then browse to https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=823192 to start the download of the 32-bit installer.
- Double-click the downloaded package, and then follow the instructions.
Upgrade Outlook 2016 To 2019
The 64-bit installation has a build date of 160817. The 32-bit version has a build date of 160818.