While it can run on M1/M2/M3 Macs using Rosetta 2 , it is not natively optimized for Apple Silicon. Installation for Volume License To install and activate the VL version of 16.16.2:
Improved scrolling performance and support for "pinch to zoom". Microsoft Office 2016 для Mac 16.16.2 VL
64-bit only (Microsoft transitioned Office 2016 for Mac to 64-bit in 2016 to meet macOS requirements). Key Features and Fixes While it can run on M1/M2/M3 Macs using
Microsoft ended mainstream support for Office 2016 for Mac on October 13, 2020 . While the software still functions, it no longer receives security or feature updates. Key Features and Fixes Microsoft ended mainstream support
Volume License (VL) versions use a VL Serializer for activation rather than an Office 365 login.
This update primarily focused on security and stability rather than new features, as it was released near the end of the product's primary lifecycle.
Requires an Intel-based Mac with at least 4GB of RAM and 6GB of free disk space (HFS+ format).