Introduction

Office 2016 for Mac includes updated versions of familiar tools that are designed for the Mac, yet are unmistakably Office. The suite includes the following product lineup:

  • Word: Create, polish, and share beautiful and professional documents.

  • Excel: Analyze and visualize numbers in new and intuitive ways.

  • PowerPoint: Create multimedia presentations, and present your ideas with confidence.

  • OneNote: Harness your thoughts in your very own digital notebook.

  • Outlook: Stay organized with an email and calendar experience that is fast and looks great.

In addition, see what is new and improved in Office 2016 for Mac.

Prerequisites

To install Office 2016 for Mac, you must be running OS X Yosemite 10.10 or a later version, and you must have a valid Office 365 Subscription. In addition, seeĀ more information about Office 365 Subscription options.Note If you already have Office 2011 for Mac, you can run Office 2011 and Office 2016 side-by-side.

How to obtain the update

Microsoft Download Center

This update is available for download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center:

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac

This update is also available from Microsoft AutoUpdate. AutoUpdate is provided together with Office. It automatically keeps Microsoft software up-to-date. To use AutoUpdate, start a Microsoft Office program, and then click Check for Updates on the Help menu.

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