This update applies to the standard suite of Office applications: : Word processing and document creation Excel : Spreadsheets and data analysis PowerPoint : Presentation software Outlook : Email, calendar, and task management OneNote : Digital note-taking Key Features & Improvements
: End of Life . Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2016 for Mac on October 13, 2020 .
: Minor fixes for formula calculations and table formatting. Volume License (VL) vs. Retail The "VL" version is unique because of how it is activated: Microsoft Office 2016 15.38.0 VL
Locate the for the Volume License Serializer. Compare this version to Office 2019 or 2021 .
: Improved general app responsiveness and reduced launch times. This update applies to the standard suite of
: Unlike Office 365, VL versions do not require a user account for activation.
: Better synchronization with Exchange servers and bug fixes for calendar invites. Volume License (VL) vs
Microsoft Office 2016 version is a specific update for the macOS suite, released on September 12, 2017. The " VL " designation stands for Volume License , indicating it is intended for business or institutional use rather than individual retail . Technical Specifications Version Number : 15.38.0 (Build 17091200) Release Date : September 12, 2017 Platform : macOS (requires OS X 10.10 or later) License Type : Volume License (VL) Serializer Architecture : 64-bit Core Components