: Unlike retail versions that use product keys or personal Microsoft accounts, the VL edition typically utilizes a Key Management Service (KMS) or Active Directory-Based Activation .
The transition from Version 15.x to 16.x on macOS was a major milestone. Microsoft Word 2016 VL 16.13.1
Below is a draft paper focusing on the technical and administrative context of this specific software version. : Unlike retail versions that use product keys
The "VL" suffix indicates this version is intended for organizations using agreements rather than individual retail purchases. The "VL" suffix indicates this version is intended
Technical Analysis of Microsoft Word 2016 VL (Version 16.13.1) 1. Introduction
The specific release "Microsoft Word 2016 VL 16.13.1" refers to a update for Microsoft Office 2016 on macOS . Version numbers starting with "16.x" typically represent the transition where Office for Mac and Windows began sharing a unified codebase, eventually leading into the Office 2019 era.
: Because Office 2019 also uses the internal version number 16.x, version 16.13.1 represents one of the final evolutionary steps of the perpetual Office 2016 license before it merged into the Office 2019 development cycle. 4. Key Features and Improvements Comparing Microsoft Word 2016 on Mac and PC