While @mentions were fully launched for Word and PowerPoint in this build, the foundation for collaborative tagging was integrated into Excel during this cycle to facilitate smoother teamwork.
This version supports simultaneous calculation of spreadsheet formulas, drastically reducing the time needed to process complex workbooks by using multiple processor cores. Critical Installation Note Microsoft Excel 2016 VL 16.17
Support was added for inserting and manipulating 3D models. You can rotate and tilt these models 360 degrees within your workbooks. Collaboration & Performance While @mentions were fully launched for Word and
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac version , released in September 2018, was a significant milestone that actually transitioned the application into the Office 2019 version for many users. You can rotate and tilt these models 360
You can now use a mouse, digital pen, or your finger to draw, highlight, and write with digital ink directly on your spreadsheets.
Please note that official security updates for Office 2016 and 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 .