Summary
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-004. Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac includes versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook that are designed for the Mac and yet are unmistakably Office. The January 12, 2016, update provides fixes for issues in the Office 2016 for Mac Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook).
Notes
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To install this update, you must be running OS X Yosemite 10.10 or a later version, and you must have a valid Microsoft Office 365 subscription. Additionally, see more information about Office 365 Subscription options.
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If you already have Office for Mac 2011 installed, you can run Office for Mac 2011 and Office 2016 for Mac side-by-side. If you want to remove Office for Mac 2011, see Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac.
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If you are prompted for a password when you install this update, enter the administrator password on Mac OS X. For more information, see Mac OS X: Software installations require administrator password.
For a complete list of affected versions of Microsoft Office software, see KB3124585.
Improvements and fixes
This update provides the following fixes and improvements:
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Outlook
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Enter the Full Screen view. Maximize Outlook on your screen to view multiple messages or invitations side by side.
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Find a meeting room. You can now more easily find available conference rooms at your desired meeting time.
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Bug fixes.
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Word
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You can now save .pdf files to flash drives.
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Excel
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Selection pane. Keep track of all the objects in your worksheet, and rearrange their placement and order.
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Bug fixes.
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PowerPoint
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Selection pane. Keep track of all the objects on your slide, and rearrange their placement and order.
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Bug fixes.
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OneNote
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Add shapes to your notebook pages, and support the shapes gallery now.
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Bug fixes.
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How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac
This update is 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.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
This update is available for download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center:
More Information
Security update deployment information
For deployment information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article KB3124585.
Update replacement information
This security update replaces security update KB3119518.
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