Improved performance by switching to an SQLite database, resulting in faster searching and better stability.
Introduced the "Ribbon" design and full support for Retina Displays , making the UI much sharper and more consistent with other Mac apps.
Office 2016 was a major leap from the previous 2011 Mac version, bringing it closer to parity with the Windows experience. Microsoft Office 2016 16.16.12 VL
Build 16.16.x was the final series for Office 2016. Updates higher than 16.16 (e.g., 16.17+) require an Office 2019 or newer license. Core Features & Performance
Official support for Office 2016 for Mac ended on October 13, 2020 . While the software will still function, it no longer receives security updates or bug fixes, making it vulnerable to new threats. Improved performance by switching to an SQLite database,
Version 16.16.x is 64-bit , meaning it is compatible with modern macOS versions like macOS Sequoia that do not support older 32-bit applications.
Added real-time co-authoring in Word and improved cloud integration through OneDrive . App Improvements: Excel: Added "Recommended Charts" and PivotTable Slicers. Build 16
New "Design" tab and document bookmarking to pick up exactly where you left off. Office 2016 Review