Microsoft Office 2016
Archived generation of Office
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
English
Perpetual licenseWindows support: October 2025; Mac: October 2020
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Microsoft Office 2016
Direct English installers where available
Editions, compatibility and lifecycle of the classic Office 2016 release.
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Official sourcesSource and installation details
Official installation optionsProvider requirements apply at the source
English installation optionsFor work in your preferred language
Program information
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- Microsoft Office 2016 · Archived Office generation
- Interface language
- English and other languages
- License
- Perpetual license for the corresponding edition
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS
- Developer's website
- Microsoft.com
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
Office 2016 editions
EditionPlatformsInterface languageAccess typeStatusAction
Microsoft Office 2016 Home & Student
Word, Excel and PowerPoint for personal tasks
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
English
Home and studyIncluded apps depend on the platform and region
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Microsoft Office 2016 Home & Business
Home and commercial use
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
English
PurchaseAlso includes Outlook
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Microsoft Office 2016 Professional
Expanded retail suite for Windows
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
English
PurchaseIncludes Publisher and Access
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Microsoft Office 2016 Standard
Basic enterprise release
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
English
OrganizationsVolume licensing
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Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus
Advanced enterprise release
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
English
OrganizationsExpanded set of Windows apps
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Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac
Editions for Apple computers
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
English
macOSMac support ended in October 2020
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COMPATIBILITY
System Requirements
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 or 10; compatible server releases from that period
An isolated compatible environment for migration only; use a supported Office release for ongoing work
CPU
1 GHz processor with SSE2
A compatible processor in the original system and testing of critical add-ins
RAM
2 GB RAM
Enough spare memory to open and convert work files
Storage
3 GB of free space
SSD and a separate backup of installation and working files
Display and graphics
1024 × 768
Full HD; check interface scaling for older releases
Internet and activation
Historical activation method for the corresponding license
Do not rely on discontinued online services; use the official migration path
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
OS X 10.10 or a later compatible version from that period
Supported Office on current macOS for ongoing work
CPU
Intel processor
A compatible Mac from the original release period for data migration
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents
Storage
6 GB of free space
SSD and spare space for documents, fonts and cache
Display
1280 × 800
Retina or external Full HD display
Internet and activation
Historical activation method for the corresponding license
Check service availability and prepare a migration plan in advance
Support for Office 2016 has ended. The stated requirements relate to the release period and do not mean that connecting an outdated system to the internet is safe.
FEATURES
Microsoft Office 2016 features
PDF in Word
Open text-based PDFs for editing and then save them in Word or PDF format.
Video from a presentation
Share a PowerPoint slideshow as MP4 or WMV with recorded narration. Viewers can watch it in a video player even without PowerPoint.
Document review
Accept and reject revisions, combining changes from several copies. This mode helps agree on a shared text and separately check which changes each participant proposed.
Find commands with "Tell me what you want to do"
Describe an action in the Tell Me field to find the relevant tool. This is useful for rarely used commands whose position on the ribbon is unfamiliar.
New Excel charts
Use waterfall, histogram and other added chart types. They help show the contribution of individual amounts, value distributions and data structure.
Built-in Power Query import
Connect and transform data through Get & Transform in Excel for Windows. Recorded cleaning steps can be repeated when the source is refreshed.
Collaboration in Word
When a document is stored in a supported cloud location, coauthors can work on it simultaneously. This applies to Word 2016 and requires a suitable connection and account.
Consistent material formatting
Use themes and styles for consistent fonts, colors and headings. Shared formatting tools help you prepare matching documents and presentations for a project.
HELP CENTER
Questions and answers
Is a direct installer available for Microsoft Office 2016?
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Mac, Windows to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Which license or account do I need for Microsoft Office 2016?
Access and activation are determined by Microsoft and your existing entitlement. — Use the Microsoft account, work or school account, subscription or perpetual license that covers the selected product and edition. Downloading an installer or opening a guide does not grant a license.
How do I install Microsoft Office 2016 in English?
Choose the language through the official installation or app settings. — Choose English in the available installer or application settings. Display and proofing languages can be configured separately. Language settings for an existing licensed installation do not establish that a new installer download is available.
How do I choose the right Microsoft Office 2016 option for your device?
Use the installation path for your actual device and license. — Check the official system requirements, platform, edition and architecture before installation. On Windows, confirm compatibility with existing Office apps and add-ins. Windows installation media cannot be installed on macOS or mobile devices.
What should I check before installing Microsoft Office 2016?
Back up your documents and confirm the release’s requirements and support status. — This release is no longer supported. Use it only where a licensed legacy workflow requires it, keep backups and plan a move to supported software.