Jul 12, 2019 How to update the software on your Mac. Use the App Store to update the Mac operating system and any apps you got from the App Store. To check for Mac software updates, open the App Store app on your Mac. Click Updates in the App Store toolbar, then use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed. Updates installed in the last 30 days appear below this list.
-->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.
August 13, 2019
Version 16.28 (19081202)
| Application | Download links | SHA-256 hash for install package |
|---|---|---|
| Office suite (with Teams) | Install package | F976629015ACE1EA4E7718C3080FD46B5E1D2518DCB9BBA21089F852543ADD54 |
| Office suite (without Teams) | Install package | 1C5F385D0A7D0B613D77FE6DA77F428A5911D2D4075002B34415D567E71B5AEA |
| Word | Install package Update package | 0EB8D554C22047A543E3ED0433AEF41B6E5B9C32EECD5ACBDD12D30564CB3410 |
| Excel | Install package Update package | 5A20C5DAB6ECE7CFEFAD8C1DB1476B0EF05282752C93A6558764FB6417F24E35 |
| PowerPoint | Install package Update package | 7C8DE3782F0814DCB08D0EAC381E6FE70660B416027D9F76C53BE0E4DDDC8418 |
| Outlook | Install package Update package | 76AE489DB7A5BA56A908E0BC6330C28A0E7CB9760A13B9F47C4B44ACAE7224B8 |
| 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 | 16.24.0.191 | Download | The latest version was released on January 31, 2019. Latest updates | B35E2BE81C90D9E0ABFE1EC3A9384A3DE826C35D9F1304C111C56D5B44BB2A72 |
| Remote Desktop | 10.2.9 | Download | This install package is 64-bit. What's new | ffed37daf89803c40f59e61a539d4e0a347ac2dee7070a523b44cf69bb9221cd |
| Intune Company Portal | 1.5 (52.1805002.000) [180509] | Download | What's new in Microsoft Intune | 6aa67dc0accea7a3745e29133d2591568ff9f1cb |
| Microsoft SharePoint On-Premises Safari Browser Plugin for Office 2016 for Mac | 15.32.0 (170309) | Download | This install package is 64-bit. | 45af4855ee23157b8f0a909e60a7e97865d1f8c0 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| December 15, 2016 | 15.29.1 (16121500) | ||
| December 13, 2016 | 15.29.0 (16120900) | ||
| November 17, 2016 | 15.28.0 (16111700) | ||
| November 15, 2016 | 15.28.0 (16111501) | ||
| November 15, 2016 | 15.28.0 (161113) | ||
| October 11, 2016 | 15.27.0 (161010) | ||
| September 16, 2016 | 15.26.1 (160916) | ||
| September 13, 2016 | 15.26.0 (160910) | ||
| August 26, 2016 | 15.25.1 (160826) | ||
| August 22, 2016 | 15.25.0 (160817) | ||
| August 22, 2016 | 15.25.0 (160818) | ||
| July 12, 2016 | 15.24.0 (160709) | ||
| June 25, 2016 | 15.23.2 (160624) | ||
| June 18, 2016 | 15.23.1 (160617) | ||
| June 14, 2016 | 15.23.0 (160611) | ||
| May 13, 2016 | 15.22.1 (160512) | ||
| May 10, 2016 | 15.22.0 (160506) | ||
| April 12, 2016 | 15.21.1 (160411) | ||
| March 16, 2016 | 15.20.0 (160315) | ||
| February 16, 2016 | 15.19.1 (160212) | ||
| January 12, 2016 | 15.18.0 (160109) |
Microsoft AutoUpdate makes sure your copy of Office will always be up-to-date with the latest security fixes and improvements. If you are an Office 365 subscriber, you'll also receive the newest features and tools.
Set up Microsoft AutoUpdate
Open any Office application such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.
On the top menu, go to Help > Check for Updates.
Important: If you don't see Check for Updates on the Help menu, download the latest version of the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool. Run the tool and then start over at step 1. The Check for Updates option now appears on the Help menu.
Under 'How would you like updates to be installed?', select Automatically Download and Install.
Select Check for Updates.
If an update is available for your version of Office, you'll see a link to a website with more information about the update.
Update Office from the Mac App Store
If you downloaded Office from the Mac App Store, and have automatic updates turned on, your apps will update automatically. But you can also manually download the updates:
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Open the Mac App Store from your Dock or Finder.
Click Updates on the left side menu.
Click Update All, or click the Update button next to the apps that you want to update.
Early access with Office Insider
You can join the Office Insider for Mac program to get early access to the newest Office innovations. To join, simply check the box Join the Office insider program to get early access to new releases. What is Office Insider?
More about Microsoft AutoUpdate
You can find Release notes for Office for Mac here. If you're looking for previous release downloads for Microsoft AutoUpdate, see Update history for Office for Mac.
Need help with Microsoft AutoUpdate?
Troubleshoot Microsoft AutoUpdate
If you're having trouble updating with Microsoft AutoUpdate, use these troubleshooting steps.
Open Safari and download the latest version of Microsoft AutoUpdate.
Open Finder. Press Command +Shift+h.
Go to Library > PrivillegedHelperTools and make sure that com.microsoft.autoupdate.helpertool exists. Run Microsoft AutoUpdate.
If the file doesn't exist, redownload Microsoft AutoUpdate using the link above.
Updated Office, but not seeing subscription features
If you previously had a one-time purchase of Office on your Mac but now are an Office 365 subscriber and aren't seeing certain subscription features, your copy of Office may still be using the license of your one-time purchase and not your subscription. See How to remove Office license files for help.
Microsoft AutoUpdate crashing
Update Mac Manual Mode Windows 10
We are aware of an issue where older versions of Silverlight are causing Microsoft AutoUpdate to fail. See Microsoft AutoUpdate crashes with older versions of Silverlight for more information.
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