Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac was a specific July 2018 update that served as a bridge between the Office 2016 and Office 2019 versions for Volume License (VL) customers. It introduced stability improvements and security fixes while preparing the suite for newer OS requirements. Key Highlights of Version 16.15
: 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. Microsoft Word 2016 VL 16.15
End of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 | Microsoft Support Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac was a specific
: Integrated research tools powered by Bing to define or lookup terms directly within the document. End of support for Office 2016 and Office
Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. Microsoft Support New features in Word 2016 - Journal of Accountancy
: Introduced the "Share" button for easier document co-authoring and viewing permissions.