2016 Vl 16.17: Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac version , released in September 2018, was a significant milestone that actually transitioned the application into the Office 2019 version for many users.
While @mentions were fully launched for Word and PowerPoint in this build, the foundation for collaborative tagging was integrated into Excel during this cycle to facilitate smoother teamwork.
Please note that official security updates for Office 2016 and 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 . Microsoft Excel 2016 VL 16.17
This version supports simultaneous calculation of spreadsheet formulas, drastically reducing the time needed to process complex workbooks by using multiple processor cores. Critical Installation Note
Version 16.17 is technically the first version of . Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac version , released
You can now use a mouse, digital pen, or your finger to draw, highlight, and write with digital ink directly on your spreadsheets.
This update brought back the ability for users to create and manage their own custom keyboard shortcuts within Excel, a highly requested feature for Mac users. This update brought back the ability for users
If you are using a standard Office 2016 Volume License, updating to 16.17 may cause activation issues because the 2016 license key might not be accepted by this "2019" build.
