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Release notes for Office for Mac
Office for Mac that comes with a Microsoft 365 subscription is updated on a regular basis to provide new features, security updates, and non-security updates.
Updates are available from Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). To use Microsoft AutoUpdate, start an Office application, such as Word, and then choose Help > Check for Updates. If you're an admin and want to update the computers in your organization with your existing software deployment tools, you can download and deploy the update packages for each application.
Note
- If you're an Office Insider, see Release notes for Mac Beta Channel.
- Starting with the 16.17 release in September 2018, these release notes also apply 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. But, some features listed in the release notes are only available if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription.
- We often roll out features (and sometimes even fixes) over a period of time. This allows us to ensure that things are working smoothly before releasing the feature to a wider audience. So, if you don’t see something described below, don't worry you'll get it eventually. Learn more
- We sometimes release updates containing general quality and performance improvements and no new features. If an app is not specifically listed below, the update for that app includes only quality and performance improvements.
November 10, 2020
Version 16.43 (Build 20110804)
Feature updates
PowerPoint Mac
- Searching is faster and simple: Quickly search through your file using the search box
Security updates
Excel
October 13, 2020
Version 16.42 (Build 20101102)
Feature updates
Excel
Refresh data from Microsoft SQL Server: Refresh your Power Query queries on Mac from Microsoft SQL Server
Create Variables to Use in Formulas: Improve performance, readability, and composability with the LET function. This function allows you to create named variables in new or pre-existing formulas. Learn more
See details in blog postMake Polished Visio Diagrams in Excel: Create data-driven diagrams like flowcharts or organizational charts from data in a worksheet. Learn more
Jazz up Your Workbooks: Give your spreadsheet more flair with free, high-quality stock images, icons, and stickers. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
Outlook
- Discover the new Outlook: Check out the new experience across Mail, Calendar, People, and Search. It’s got improved performance, simplicity, and long-awaited new features. Learn more
PowerPoint
- Jazz up Your Slides: Give your presentations more flair with free, high-quality stock images, icons, and stickers. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
PowerPoint Mac
- Improved record audio experience: Simpler experience to add your own recorded audio
Word
- Jazz up Your Documents: Give your documents more flair with free, high-quality stock images, icons, and stickers. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started. Learn more
Security updates
Excel
Word
Office Suite
September 15, 2020
Version 16.41 (Build 20091302)
Security updates
Excel
Word
Office Suite
August 11, 2020
Version 16.40 (Build 20081000)
Feature updates
Excel
- Filter and Sort Without Disrupting Others: Create your own views while collaborating with others in Excel, so you can filter and sort without disrupting what others see. Learn more
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Outlook
- Improved security for Outlook.com accounts: Security improvements mean you no longer need to set an app password when two-step verification is enabled for your Outlook.com account.
PowerPoint Mac
- Say it with ink: Use your digital pen to illustrate your points while recording a presentation and your ink strokes will be recorded as well. Learn more
Security updates
Excel
Word
July 14, 2020
Version 16.39 (Build 20071300)
Feature updates
Excel
Add chart labels from cell values: Use values from cells as the labels on your chart data. Learn more
Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier
Outlook
- Quick Action at Your Fingertips: Actionable Messages allow you take quick actions like approving, filling a survey, right within your email.
PowerPoint
- Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier
Word
- Tell your stories with animated GIFs: Animated GIFs are now supported in the Office editor - your documents just got snazzier
Security updates
Word
Office Suite
June 16, 2020
Version 16.38 (Build 20061401)
Feature updates
Excel
- Pull Data From a Photo: Add table data from pictures, from the Insert tab or directly from your iPhone. Learn more
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Outlook
- Outlook Hands-free: Got a microphone? Click Dictate and watch Outlook type while you talk. Learn more
PowerPoint
- Synchronize changes while you are presenting: Synchronize changes whenever they are made even when the presentation is in slide show mode.
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Security updates
Excel
Outlook
Office Suite
May 12, 2020
Version 16.37 (Build 20051002)
Feature updates
Excel
Tell it like you mean it: Got a question about your data? In Excel Ideas, enter a question and we'll get you the answer. Learn more
Find What You're Looking for: Use the search box to find text, commands, help, and more. Learn more
See details in blog postA Faster Way to Add Cells: Enable Click To Add Mode, then type = and select some cells to quickly create a formula that adds the cell values. Find the option at Menu > Preferences > Edit. Learn more
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PowerPoint
Users can start reading large cloud files faster since large content is downloaded in the background: Instead of downloading all the large images and videos in a cloud presentation before you can even read, now PowerPoint will delay the download of that content, allowing you to start reading a document sooner
Link to Slide: Ask a colleague to contribute to your slide deck, and start them directly on the slide you need help with. Learn more
Find What You're Looking for: Use the search box to find text, commands, help, and more. Learn more
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Word
Type Hands-free: Got a microphone? Click Dictate and watch Word type while you talk. Learn more
See details in blog postFind What You're Looking for: Use the search box to find text, commands, help, and more. Learn more
See details in blog post
Security updates
Excel
April 14, 2020
Version 16.36 (Build 20041300)
Feature updates
Excel
- Automatically use new data types: When you type a data value that resembles a possible stock or geographic location, Excel offers to convert it to the appropriate connected data type - Stocks or Geography.
- Print worksheets with different orientations: When you print an entire workbook at once, Excel for Mac can print each sheet in landscape or portrait according to the Page Layout options.
- Get Stats on Your Workbook: Workbook Statistics provides an overview of the content of a workbook, to help you more easily discover its contents.
Outlook
- Search Calendar offline on Outlook Mac: You can now search for your events and appointments in your Outlook Calendar on Mac, when you are offline.
Security updates
Word
March 10, 2020
Version 16.35 (Build 20030802)
Feature updates
Excel
- Sensitivity labels: You can now apply a sensitivity label that your organization has configured to prompt you for custom permissions. Learn more
PowerPoint
- Ability to collapse the current slide window in Presenter View: By dragging the line divider to the left side of the screen, you can collapse the current slide view so that you only see the "next slide" in view for the duration of your presentation.
- Sensitivity labels: You can now apply a sensitivity label that your organization has configured to prompt you for custom permissions. Learn more
Word
- Sensitivity labels: You can now apply a sensitivity label that your organization has configured to prompt you for custom permissions. Learn more
Security updates
Word
February 11, 2020
Version 16.34 (Build 20020900)
Feature updates
Excel
Read and Reply on the Fly: Respond to comments and mentions right from email without opening the workbook.
Look left, look right… XLOOKUP is here!: Row by row, find anything you need in a table or range with XLOOKUP. Learn more
Refresh data from local tables and ranges: Refresh your Power Query queries on Mac from local tables and ranges.
Security updates
Excel
January 14, 2020
Version 16.33 (Build 20011301)
Feature updates
Excel
Type a Formula that Returns Multiple Values: Quickly type a formula that returns multiple values and they'll automatically spill into the neighboring cells. Learn more
Create and manage queries with VBA on Mac: Create and manage Power Query queries for supported sources on Mac with VBA.
PowerPoint
- GIFs in a Jiffy: One slide, one frame. Easily create looping GIFs in PowerPoint. Learn more
Word
- Accessibility built right in: High Sierra Support: We've added support for High Sierra, including language, links and tables in the rotor, and improved find support.
Security updates
Excel
December 10, 2019
Version 16.32 (Build 19120802)
Feature updates
Excel
Get to Files in Fewer Clicks: Your recently opened documents are front and center. Open Account settings or Options right from the start page. Learn more
Type a Formula that Returns Multiple Values: Quickly type a formula that returns multiple values and they'll automatically spill into the neighboring cells. Learn more
PowerPoint
Get to Files in Fewer Clicks: Your recently opened documents are front and center. Open Account settings or Options right from the start page. Learn more
Ink Your Ideas: Convert your ink to professional looking shapes, text, or math. Learn more
Word
Get to Files in Fewer Clicks: Your recently opened documents are front and center. Open Account settings or Options right from the start page. Learn more
CoAuthoring: Tired of being locked out of your document with macros? Now your docm files on OneDrive for Business allow simultaneous editing by multiple authors. Learn more
Security updates
Excel
PowerPoint
November 12, 2019 release
Version 16.31 (Build 19111002)
Word: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Excel: Feature updates
- Visio Data Visualizer Excel Add-in: Quickly and easily visualize your data into polished Visio diagrams within Excel.
Excel: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1446: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1448: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1457: Microsoft Office Excel Security Feature Bypass
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Outlook: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
October 15, 2019 release
Version 16.30 (Build 19101301)
Word: Feature updates
- Edit your PDF in Word: Open your PDF, convert it to a Word document, and start editing.
Excel: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Excel: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1327: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1331: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Ink-stant Replay: Animate an ink drawing so that it replays forward or backward during your slide show. Learn more
Outlook: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
September 18, 2019 release
Version 16.29.1 (Build 19091700)
Word: Feature updates
- Addressed an issue with the list of recently opened documents when not signed into Office.
Excel: Feature updates
- Addressed an issue with the list of recently opened documents when not signed into Office.
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Addressed an issue with the list of recently opened documents when not signed into Office.
September 10, 2019 release
Version 16.29 (Build 19090802)
Word: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Excel: Feature updates
Full color sheet tabs: When you choose a tab color for your worksheet, it now fills the entire tab so it's easier to see.
Refresh data from local files on Mac: Refresh your Power Query queries on Mac from Text, CSV, XLSX, XML and JSON files.
Excel: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1263: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1297: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Outlook: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
August 13, 2019 release
Version 16.28 (Build 19081202)
Word: Feature updates
- Sketch It Out: Give a casual, hand-drawn look to Office shapes in your presentation. Learn more
- Erase with Precision: Choose from two eraser sizes to fix small inking imperfections. Learn more
- Improved map charts: We've made map charts better by integrating them with Excel's Geographic Data Types, which can reveal rich information about your mapped locations. Learn more
Word: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1201: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1205: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Excel: Feature updates
- Sketch It Out: Give a casual, hand-drawn look to Office shapes in your presentation. Learn more
- Focus on What's Left to Do: Select Resolve to collapse comments and make open items stand out.
- Improved map charts: We've made map charts better by integrating them with Excel's Geographic Data Types, which can reveal rich information about your mapped locations. Learn more
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Sketch It Out: Give a casual, hand-drawn look to Office shapes in your presentation. Learn more
- Persistent Inking During Slide Show: Draw on your slides during a presentation and your pen stays active until the end. Save the annotations, too. Learn more
- Improved map charts: We've made map charts better by integrating them with Excel's Geographic Data Types, which can reveal rich information about your mapped locations. Learn more
Outlook: Feature updates
- Share Attachments From Your Cloud Files: Easily attach cloud files to your email messages for enhanced collaboration. Learn more
Office Suite: Feature updates
- Privacy controls: New, updated, and improved controls for diagnostic data and connected experiences. Learn more
Office Suite: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1148: Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1149: Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1151: Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1153: Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability
July 16, 2019 release
Version 16.27 (Build 19071500)
Word: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Excel: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Excel: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1110: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1111: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Fixed various performance issues.
Outlook: Feature updates
- Share Attachments From Your Cloud Files: Easily attach cloud files to your email messages for enhanced collaboration.
- Dark Mode support in Reading Pane: Emails you receive now have a dark background for easier viewing in low-light environments. Requires macOS Mojave.
Outlook: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1084: Microsoft Exchange Information Disclosure Vulnerability
June 11, 2019 release
Version 16.26 (Build 19060901)
Word: Feature updates
- Get Their Attention with @Mentions: Use @mentions in comments to let others know when you need their input.
- Coauthoring improvements: Improved Word performance when coauthoring in documents.
Word: Security updates
- CVE-2019-1034: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2019-1035: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Excel: Feature updates
- Get Their Attention with @Mentions: Use @mentions in comments to let others know when you need their input.
- To Group or Not to Group: PivotTable dates don't have to be grouped. Turn off automatic grouping at: Excel > Preferences > Tables & Filters.
- Subscript and Superscript at a Glance: If subscript, superscript, and strikethrough are your go-to formats, add them to your ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar so they're within easy reach.
PowerPoint: Feature updates
- Get Their Attention with @Mentions: Use @mentions in comments to let others know when you need their input.
- Online Videos Have a New Home: Save a video to Microsoft Stream so that anyone in your organization can see it. Insert the video link and enjoy a multimedia presentation at a fraction of the file size.
- Live Captions and Subtitles: Your words are automatically shown as captions or translated into another language as subtitles while you present. For best results, use a headset microphone.
Outlook: Feature updates
- From Outlook to OneNote in Just One Click: With the click of a button you can save your Outlook messages and meeting notes to a OneNote notebook. Use it as an archive or as a convenient place to stash your stuff.
May 2019 release
Release Date: May 14, 2019
Version 16.25 (Build 19051201)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Update | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | See your email attachments: Your email attachments are now available in the Shared tab. | CVE-2019-0953: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Word update package |
| Excel | See your email attachments: Your email attachments are now available in the Shared tab. Coauthoring merge improvements: Coauthoring has improved the merge success rate when working with conditional formatting, cell styles, range protection, view gridlines, and cross-sheet cut/paste. | Excel update package | |
| Powerpoint | See your email attachments: Your email attachments are now available in the Shared tab. Work Faster with New Shortcuts: We've got keyboard shortcuts for things like crop, send forward/send backward, and list-item promotion/demotion. | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | Know your contacts’ availability at a glance: See presence information for your contacts that are on Teams right within Outlook. See Key Details for Your Contacts: Select a contact's name in a message or calendar event to see their photo, phone number, email, org chart, and more. Learn More | Outlook update package |
April 2019 release
Release Date: April 29, 2019
Version 16.24.1 (Build 19042400)
This release provides the following updates:
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Version 16.24 (Build 19041401)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | New Office App Icons: Redesigned app icons to reflect the simple, powerful, and intelligent experiences of Office. Get a Faster Start: Get recommendations based on your activity and what others are working on around you. Watch Your Documents Come Alive: Insert animated 3D graphics to see hearts beat, planets orbit, and T-Rex rampage across the page. Learn More | Word update package | |
| Excel | New Office App Icons: Redesigned app icons to reflect the simple, powerful, and intelligent experiences of Office. Calling All Macro Users: Record a macro using relative references. When you play it back, it works in relation the active cell, not the cells used for recording. Learn More Your Favorite Commands Within Easy Reach: Get quick, easy access to common actions like Find & Select, Zoom to Selection, Arrange All, and more. Find them on the ribbon. Learn More Get a Faster Start: Get recommendations based on your activity and what others are working on around you. Watch Your Worksheet Come Alive: Insert animated 3D graphics to see hearts beat, planets orbit, and T-Rex rampage through the workbook. Learn More | CVE-2019-0828: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Excel update package |
| Powerpoint | New Office App Icons: Redesigned app icons to reflect the simple, powerful, and intelligent experiences of Office. Get a Faster Start: Get recommendations based on your activity and what others are working on around you. Easily Save Embedded Media: Save audio and videos with just a Control + click. Learn More Watch your Slides Come Alive: Insert animated 3D graphics to see hearts beat, planets orbit, and T-Rex rampage across the screen. Learn More | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | New Office App Icons: Redesigned app icons to reflect the simple, powerful, and intelligent experiences of Office. Safe Links: Support for Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Safe Links. | Outlook update package | |
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.10 | Install On Clone Feature Enhancements: For SSD devices, rolling out updates on clone for apps in use, thereby reducing the app downtime due to updates. Installation Optimizations: The update process will use parallelized cloning, so app downtime due to updates will be reduced. | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package | |
| Office Suite | CVE-2019-0822: Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
March 2019 release
Release Date: March 27, 2019
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Update | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook | Fixes an issue with removal of shared or delegated calendars. Learn more | Outlook update package |
Release Date: March 14, 2019
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.9 | Bug fixes and update installation performance improvements. | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package |
Release Date: March 12, 2019
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | **Get Their Attention with @Mentions:** Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input. Learn More LaTex Equation Editing: Word now supports LaTeX math syntax to create math equations. Learn More | Word update package | |
| Excel | **Get Their Attention With @Mentions:** Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input. Learn More Discover More About Your Data: The new Ideas button looks for patterns in your data, and uses them to create intelligent, personalized, suggestions. Learn More | Excel update package | |
| Powerpoint | Better Shapeshifting: Move your finger on the trackpad and watch ink flow across the screen. Learn More | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | Outlook update package |
February 2019 release
Release Date: February 26, 2019
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.8 | Fixed an issue with MAU Opt Into Automatic Updates’ Prompt for MacOS 10.10 Updated to MAU ApplicationID from 'MSau03' to 'MSau04' Fixed an issue with MAU Privileged Helper for installation while another version is running | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package |
Release Date: February 20, 2019
Version 16.22.1 (Build 19022000)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook | Fixed an issue with authentication for Google Accounts. Fixed an issue with calendar synchronization. | Outlook update package |
Release Date: February 12, 2019
Version 16.22.0 (Build 19021100)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | Sketch with Your Trackpad: Move your finger on the trackpad and watch ink flow across the screen. Learn More Make Your Images Accessible: When you insert a picture, Office suggests captions that can be read by people with vision impairments. | Word update package | |
| Excel | Sketch with Your Trackpad: Move your finger on the trackpad and watch ink flow across the screen. Learn More | CVE-2019-0669 | Excel update package |
| Powerpoint | Sketch with Your Trackpad: Move your finger on the trackpad and watch ink flow across the screen. Learn More Hyperlinks in Living Color: Hyperlinks aren't just blue anymore. Apply any font color you like. Learn More | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | Outlook update package | ||
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.7 | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package | ||
| Office Suite | Quickly change selected picture from the ribbon from different sources: Change Picture will allow users to change their selected picture/graphic to a picture from our Online Picture feature, Icons library, or the clipboard. |
January 2019 release
Release Date: January 24, 2019
Version 16.21.0 (Build 19011700)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | Fixed an issue with Chinese localization. Break the Language Barrier: Translate words, phrases, or the whole document to another language with Microsoft Translator. Do this from the Review tab on the ribbon. | Word update package | |
| Outlook | Fixed an issue with Chinese localization. Optimize sync based on power and network status: Outlook now optimizes sync for your Exchange accounts when on battery and limited network, such as airplane wi-fi. All the Meeting Details At a Glance: Click the event in your calendar to see all the meeting details. Check out who was invited, edit your response, or join the meeting, all in one place. Learn More | Outlook update package |
Release Date: January 23, 2019
Version 16.21.0 (Build 190102303) This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Fixed a regression in character spacing when mixing unicode and non-unicode. | Excel update package |
Release Date: January 16, 2019
Version 16.21.0 (Build 190101500)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | From iPhone to Word in a Snap: Use the Apple Continuity Camera to insert a photo from your iPhone into your document. Requires macOS Mojave. Learn More Apply sensitivity labels to your documents: Apply sensitivity labels to your documents to keep them compliant with your organization's information protection policies. Learn More Ability to insert SVG's with filters applied: Office users now have the ability to insert SVG's that have filters applied to them. Learn more | CVE-2019-0561: Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVE-2019-0585: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Word update package |
| Excel | Collaborate with Comments: Keep the conversation going right in your spreadsheet with the built-in reply box. Learn More Apply sensitivity labels to your worksheets: Apply sensitivity labels to your worksheets to keep them compliant with your organization's information protection policies. Learn More Ability to insert SVG's with filters applied: Office users now have the ability to insert SVG's that have filters applied to them. Learn more SVG Support: Insert and edit SVG's in your workbooks to add visual impact. Learn More More formatting options for Histogram, Waterfall, Treemap, Sunburst, Funnel and Map charts: You have more control of the formatting options for the new chart types by using the format pane. | Excel update package | |
| Powerpoint | Print slide numbers in handouts: When you print a presentation into handouts, each slide will show an accompanying slide number. Apply sensitivity labels to your presentations: Apply sensitivity labels to your presentations to keep them compliant with your organization's information protection policies. Learn More Ability to insert SVG's with filters applied: Office users now have the ability to insert SVG's that have filters applied to them. Learn more Embed a subset of the fonts: Embed only the characters used in the presentation. Learn More | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | Apply sensitivity labels to your messages: Apply sensitivity labels to your messages to keep them compliant with your organization's information protection policies. Learn More Ability to insert SVG's with filters applied: Office users now have the ability to insert SVG's that have filters applied to them. Learn more Find Mail Fast in Your Current Mailbox: Select the Search box for quick suggestions based on your recent search history. No typing required. Learn More Adding Gmail Accounts Just Got Easier: Security improvements mean you no longer need to allow access for "less secure apps" or set an app password in order to add your Gmail account to Outlook. Outlook for Mac now highlights search terms: Ever tried searching for something and wished Outlook would highlight your search term in the item list and preview pane? Well, wonder no more as it's here! | Outlook update package | |
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.7 | The AutoUpdate daemon is now launched as part of the installation process. This eliminates confusing security dialogs that were previously shown to users. Microsoft AutoUpdate’s security features have been enhanced to support SHA256 certificates. | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package |
December 2018 release
Release Date: December 11, 2018
Version 16.20.0 (Build 18120801)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | Go Easy on Your Eyes with Dark Mode: A dark background is easier on the eyes in low-light environments. Requires macOS Mojave. Preserve the Look of Your Text: Embed fonts to ensure that your document's text looks the same on every computer. No more surprises! Learn More View embedded fonts in documents: Allows fonts that have been embedded in a file to be rendered in Mac Word. Focus mode invokable status bar: In Focus mode, more easily see Word count and access zoom controls with invokable status bar. Get More with Focus Mode: We heard you! Now, Focus Mode opens at your set zoom level and also shows the page number while you scroll. | Word update package | |
| Excel | Go Easy on Your Eyes with Dark Mode: A dark background is easier on the eyes in low-light environments. Requires macOS Mojave. | CVE-2018-8597: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2018-8627: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability | Excel update package |
| Powerpoint | Go Easy on Your Eyes with Dark Mode: A dark background is easier on the eyes in low-light environments. Requires macOS Mojave. From iPhone to PowerPoint in a Snap: Use the Apple Continuity Camera to insert a photo from your iPhone into your slide. Requires macOS Mojave. Learn More | CVE-2018-8628: Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | PowerPoint update package |
| Outlook | Go Easy on Your Eyes with Dark Mode: A dark background is easier on the eyes in low-light environments. Requires macOS Mojave. Share your calendar: Share your calendar with family, friends, and colleagues. Open calendars shared with you in Mac, PC, or cloud versions of Outlook. Learn More Turn Off Forwarding for a Meeting: Prevent attendees from forwarding your meetings to others. Learn More Use Teams to Connect to your Meetings: Work with remote teams? Use Teams in Outlook to schedule and join online meetings. Learn More See who's coming to the meeting: Click any meeting or event in your calendar to see who plans to be there. View three time zones: Need to schedule a meeting across time zones? Add multiple time zones to your calendar to easily see everyone's availability and pick a time that works for all. Learn More | Outlook update package | |
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.6 | Updated security catalogs to contain SHA-256 hashes instead of SHA-1 | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package | |
| Office Suite | Your Ribbon Icons Have a New Look: Don't worry, everything works the same. Plus all of the icons look great on screens of all sizes. Learn More Updated Alt Text Pane: Make your content more accessible by adding helpful captions or even mark elements as decorative. |
November 2018 release
Release Date: November 13, 2018
Version 16.19.0 (Build 18110915)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word | Get the Picture? Search the web for pictures from within your Office apps. Select Insert > Online Pictures to begin.Learn More What's in a Filename? Handy Tools: Click the filename to quickly move, rename, or browse the version history for your cloud documents. Learn More | Word update package | |
| Excel | Get the Picture? Search the web for pictures from within your Office apps. Select Insert > Online Pictures to begin.Learn More What's in a Filename? Handy Tools: Click the filename to quickly move, rename, or browse the version history for your cloud documents. Learn More | CVE-2018-8574: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2018-8577: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Excel update package |
| Powerpoint | Get the Picture? Search the web for pictures from within your Office apps. Select Insert > Online Pictures to begin.Learn More What's in a Filename? Handy Tools: Click the filename to quickly move, rename, or browse the version history for your cloud documents. Learn More Zoom - present your content in a non-linear way: Create an interactive table of contents with Summary Zoom, or jump to specific slides and sections with Slide Zoom and Section Zoom. Learn more Export to Video with audio narrations: Audio narrations are now included in your exported video. | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | Easier Email Encryption: The Encrypt button now has an Encrypt-Only option, which makes it easier to send encrypted email—inside and outside your organization. Learn more | Outlook update package | |
| Office Suite | |||
| Microsoft Auto Update 4.5 | - Support for Dark Mode - Bug fixe for daemon crash (Updated to Aria SDK 8.5.2.0) | Microsoft AutoUpdate update package |
October 2018 release
Release Date: October 16, 2018
Version 16.18.0 (Build 18101400)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
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| Word | Word update package | ||
| Excel | Collaborate with Comments: Keep the conversation going right in your spreadsheet with the built-in reply box. Learn more More "auto" in AutoComplete: When you type a formula, the helpful AutoComplete menu will appear, showing you argument options to choose from. Now improved: VoiceOver navigation: Using VoiceOver in Excel? Move across sheets by pressing VO+U. You can enable the macOS Trackpad Commander to do this too. | Excel update package | |
| Powerpoint | Make Your Images Accessible: When you insert a picture, Office suggests captions that can be read by people with vision impairments. Animation Triggers are here: You asked for it! Animation triggers aren't just for Windows anymore. Find them on the Animations tab. Learn more | PowerPoint update package | |
| Outlook | Improved Search: Select the Search box for quick suggestions based on your recent search history. No typing required. Learn more | Outlook update package | |
| Office Suite | CVE-2018-8432 Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
September 2018 release
Release Date: September 11, 2018
Version 16.17.0 (Build 18090901)
This release provides the following updates:
| Application | Feature updates | Security updates | Download link for update package |
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| Word | Draw with ink: Use your mouse or touch pad, and the pens on the Draw tab to write, draw, and highlight. Learn more Insert 3D models to see all the angles: Easily insert a 3D model, and then rotate it through 360 degrees. Learn more | Word update package | |
| Excel | Draw with ink: |
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