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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.

August 13, 2019

Mac

Version 16.28 (19081202)

ApplicationDownload linksSHA-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.

ProgramVersionPackageMore informationSHA-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 Desktop10.2.9DownloadThis install package is 64-bit.
What's new
ffed37daf89803c40f59e61a539d4e0a347ac2dee7070a523b44cf69bb9221cd
Intune Company Portal1.5 (52.1805002.000) [180509]DownloadWhat's new in Microsoft Intune6aa67dc0accea7a3745e29133d2591568ff9f1cb
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 dateVersionInstall packageUpdate 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

  1. Open any Office application such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.

  2. 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.

  3. Under 'How would you like updates to be installed?', select Automatically Download and Install.

  4. 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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  1. Open the Mac App Store from your Dock or Finder.

  2. Click Updates on the left side menu.

  3. Click Update All, or click the Update button next to the apps that you want to update.

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Early access with Office Insider

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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.

  1. Open Safari and download the latest version of Microsoft AutoUpdate.

  2. Open Finder. Press Command +Shift+h.

  3. 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

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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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