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Office for Mac that comes with an Office 365 subscription is updated on a regular basis to provide new features, security updates, and non-security updates. The following information is primarily intended for IT professionals that are deploying Office for Mac to the users in their organizations.
Note
- Starting with Version 16.21, Microsoft Teams will be installed by default for new installations if you're using the Office suite install package. For more information, see Microsoft Teams installations on a Mac.
- For security reason, Microsoft has deprecated the use of SHA-1. Learn more
- Starting with the 16.17 release in September 2018, this information also applies to Office 2019 for Mac, which is a version of Office for Mac that’s available as a one-time purchase from a retail store or through a volume licensing agreement.
- The update history information for version 16.16 and earlier also applies to Office 2016 for Mac, which is also a version of Office for Mac that’s available as a one-time purchase. Older versions up to and including 16.16 can be activated with an Office 2016 for Mac volume license. You can’t activate version 16.17 or later with an Office 2016 for Mac volume license. For information about Office 2016 for Mac releases from September onward, see Release notes for Office 2016 for Mac
- For information about the features, security updates, and non-security updates that are included in a given release of Office for Mac, see Release notes for Office for Mac.
- If you want early access to new releases, join the Office Insider program.
Most current packages for Office for Mac
The following table lists the most current packages for the Office suite and for the individual applications. The Office suite includes all the individual applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. All packages are 64-bit only. The build date is listed in parentheses, in a YYMMDD format, after the version number. The install package is used if you don't have the application already installed, while the update package is used to update an existing installation.
To view release notes, see Release notes.
March 10, 2020
Version 16.35 (20030802)
| Application | Download links | SHA-256 hash for install package |
|---|---|---|
| Office suite (with Teams) | Install package | 8E86CC3EDDB5D7AD0EBA34264C6017D8B3DB9BBC425106F8C5B1BBAC1C7966DA |
| Office suite (without Teams) | Install package | DA6F028AB5A69FC48668A311A74231A9CDCDA1576D2EBB1C06E7A7DD53ED8510 |
| Word | Install package Update package | 27BB4CAD84F7E15AA5E0AB48C18E620F08A4AA1AF05352847E8AA8924390005F |
| Excel | Install package Update package | DFE5F4230DC3E4B85FF226E260580FBD5A85893DD17C6165721F92A03FDFDF91 |
| PowerPoint | Install package Update package | 65292F7CDA8C53FB796332B84398F3A4528831CCED9E7E5614A778055F7683AF |
| Outlook | Install package Update package | 92094986AE997694549E9FA54347663F4720B7842D6E5FF7525BBB4897EB5C94 |
| OneNote | Update package | Not applicable |
Most current packages for other Mac programs from Microsoft
The following table provides information about the most current packages, including a download link, for other Mac programs from Microsoft that may be of interest to IT professionals. The build date is listed in parentheses, in a YYMMDD format, after the version number.
Note: Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) release information has moved to the MAU Release History page.
| Program | Version | Package | More information | SHA-1/ SHA-256 hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skype for Business | 16.27.37 | Download | The latest version was released on June 23, 2019. Latest updates | ac33fbfa83e304e1ac3ba7365e8bf307b117ec954fd48902991356ee86f2e836 |
| Remote Desktop | 10.3.1 | Download | This install package is 64-bit. What's new | a846cecda7391b4e67c37b4b30a0c49ebd3c80f4782a989c0b4f866cd6d09339 |
| Intune Company Portal | 1.17 (52.1908008.000) [190823] | Download | What's new in Microsoft Intune | fec704b5194360a48365d0193a46135358c5f129fc2b1fb02acb902cd1f96de0 |
| Microsoft SharePoint On-Premises Safari Browser Plugin for Office 2016 for Mac | 15.32.0 (170309) | Download | This install package is 64-bit. | f7f29202881a319fb249d15ab6125b5a1a94b303c649cbe3fafb37ecd4728ed8 |
Release history for Office for Mac
The following table provides release history information and download links for Office for Mac. The table is ordered by release date, with the most recent release date listed first. The build date is listed in parentheses, in a YYMMDD format, after the version number. All releases after August 22, 2016 are 64-bit only. All releases prior to August 22, 2016 are 32-bit only.
Note
Download links are only provided for the most recent releases.
| Release date | Version | Install package | Update packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2020 | 16.35 (20030802) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| February 11, 2020 | 16.34 (20020900) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| January 14, 2020 | 16.33 (20011301) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| December 10, 2019 | 16.32 (19120802) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| November 12, 2019 | 16.31 (19111002) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| October 15, 2019 | 16.30 (19101301) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| September 18, 2019 | 16.29.1 (19091700) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint | |
| September 10, 2019 | 16.29 (19090802) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| August 13, 2019 | 16.28 (19081202) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| July 16, 2019 | 16.27 (19071500) | Office suite (with Teams) Office suite (without Teams) | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote |
| June 11, 2019 | 16.26 (19060901) | ||
| May 14, 2019 | 16.25 (19051201) | ||
| April 16, 2019 | 16.24 (19041401) | ||
| March 27, 2019 | 16.23.1 (19032603) | ||
| March 12, 2019 | 16.23.0 (19030902) | ||
| February 20, 2019 | 16.22 (19022000) | ||
| January 24, 2019 | 16.21 (19011700) | ||
| January 16, 2019 | 16.21 (19011500) | ||
| December 11, 2018 | 16.20 (18120801) | ||
| November 13, 2018 | 16.19 (18110915) | ||
| October 16, 2018 | 16.18 (18101400) | ||
| September 11, 2018 | 16.17 (18090901) | ||
| August 14, 2018 | 16.16 (18081201) | ||
| July 10, 2018 | 16.15 (18070902) | ||
| June 13, 2018 | 16.14.1 (18061302) | ||
| June 12, 2018 | 16.14.0 (18061000) | ||
| May 24, 2018 | 16.13.1 (18052304) | ||
| May 23, 2018 | 16.13.1 (18052203) | ||
| May 15, 2018 | 16.13.0 (18051301) | ||
| April 11, 2018 | 16.12.0 (18041000) | ||
| March 19, 2018 | 16.11.1 (18031900) | ||
| March 13, 2018 | 16.11.0 (18031100) | ||
| February 13, 2018 | 16.10.0 (18021001) | ||
| January 26, 2018 | 16.9.1 (18012504) | ||
| January 18, 2018 | 16.9.0 (18011602) | ||
| December 12, 2017 | 15.41.0 (17120500) | ||
| November 14, 2017 | 15.40.0 (17110800) | ||
| October 10, 2017 | 15.39.0 (17101000) | ||
| September 12, 2017 | 15.38.0 (17090200) | ||
| August 15, 2017 | 15.37.0 (17081500) | ||
| July 21, 2017 | 15.36.1 (17072101) | ||
| July 11, 2017 | 15.36.0 (17070200) | ||
| June 16, 2017 | 15.35.0 (17061600) | ||
| June 13, 2017 | 15.35.0 (17061000) | ||
| May 16, 2017 | 15.34.0 (17051500) | ||
| April 11, 2017 | 15.33.0 (17040900) | ||
| March 14, 2017 | 15.32.0 (17030901) | ||
| February 16, 2017 | 15.31.0 (17021600) | ||
| January 11, 2017 | 15.30.0 (17010700) |
Joining Microsoft Messenger is a new business counterpart in Office 2011 for Mac, Microsoft Communicator. Both products offer similar features and interfaces, but each is designed for a different market:
Microsoft Messenger: Uses your Windows Live ID (such as your Hotmail e-mail address) to communicate with contacts using public servers. Requires a Windows Live account to sign in.
Microsoft Communicator: Designed to use fully updated Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or later to communicate within a closed business environment. The corporate contact list has been moved from Messenger to Communicator. Communicator supports Microsoft Exchange Global Address List (GAL).
Both Messenger and Communicator offer a variety of ways to communicate, collaborate, and share work. Logging in to either product involves a simple username and password sign-on.
Managing contacts in Microsoft Messenger and Communicator
The Contact List displays when you open Messenger or Communicator. Starting at the top, you have access to a lot of tools:
Add: Displays the Add a Contact dialog.
Send: Click the Send button and then choose a contact from the pop-up menu to open a text instant message conversation window.
Call: This feature requires speakers and microphones on both ends of the call. Communicator supports PC to phone dialing.
Video: This feature requires video camera, speaker, and microphones on both ends of the call.
Send File: Click and then choose a contact from the pop-up menu. You see a file Open sheet, which you can use to choose a file or photo to send to the selected contact.
Page: Click and then choose a contact from the pop-up menu. If you haven’t set up your mobile message preferences, the Preferences dialog opens. Normally, Page displays the Page message input window. Type a text message to be sent to your contact’s cellphone or mobile device.
Mail: Opens your Web browser to view your mail account. Displays how many unread messages you have in your inbox.
Indicating Presence in Messenger and Communicator
The Presence Indicator is a new feature of Office 2011. It has these buttons across the bottom:
Send Mail: Opens a new browser window to a new, blank, pre-addressed e-mail message window.
Send Instant Message: Opens a conversation window and requests the contact to engage in a text chat session.
Voice Call: Sends a request to establish a voice call. This feature requires speakers and microphones on both ends of the call. Communicator supports PC to Phone dialing.
Video Call: Sends a request to establish a video call. This feature requires video camera, speaker, and microphones on both ends of the call.
Schedule Meeting: Opens a new Meeting dialog in Outlook.
Open Outlook Contact: Opens the Contact in Outlook.
Add to Contact List: Adds this person to your Messenger or Communicator Contacts List.
Phone Number: In Communicator, click to initiate a telephone call.
Instant messaging with Office 2011
When you choose to send an instant message, the Message Conversation dialog opens. The dialog lets you chat using text. You can also use the following features in the Message Conversation dialog:
Save: Saves the dialog of your chat. Messenger only.
History: Displays the Conversation History window. Messenger only.
Open Drawer: Opens the side drawer and displays Contact pictures.
Presence Indicator: Click to display the contact’s Presence Indicator.
Close Drawer: Closes the side drawer.
Input area: Type your message or drag a file into this section.
Font: Click to change characteristics of the font you send.
Outlook Messenger
Reviewing conversation history in Messenger and Communicator
When you click the History button or press Command-O in Messenger, the Conversation History dialog appears. You get the following options:
Microsoft Office Communicator For Mac
Save as Web Page: Saves the selected conversation in HTML that can be opened in a Web browser.
Print: Prints the conversation.
Delete: Deletes selected conversation.
Search: Find conversations using keyboards.
Show/Hide toolbar: Click this little button when your toolbar disappears and you want it back.