Microsoft Word 2016 Vl 16.15 May 2026

: This version marked a transition where Office 2016 for Mac users were updated to the 16.xx build series, which shared the same codebase as the then-upcoming Office 2019.

: Users on the older 15.xx branch were migrated to 16.15 to ensure compatibility with newer macOS features and security standards. Lifecycle Status Microsoft Word 2016 VL 16.15

: Addressed critical vulnerabilities, including remote code execution risks (CVE-2018-8281). : This version marked a transition where Office

: The VL edition allowed enterprise administrators to deploy the update across many machines simultaneously without individual user activation. : The VL edition allowed enterprise administrators to

: A search box on the ribbon that allows users to find specific commands or tools without navigating menus.

Mainstream support for Word 2016 ended on , and extended support concluded on October 14, 2025 . While the application still functions, it no longer receives security updates from Microsoft Support .

End of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 | Microsoft Support