Microsoft Mac 2016 Updates

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Microsoft launched its Office 2016 for Mac Preview back in March, rolling out quite a significant update for the productivity suite just a few weeks later. The company has now released a further update, although it's not quite as comprehensive as the last one.

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Indeed, the main focus of this latest update is on fixing various issues across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote on Apple PCs, although there are a couple of very minor new feature additions.

Microsoft's release notes detail what's included in the June 10, 2015 update:

Outlook

  • Networking improvements
  • Reminder improvements
  • Bug fixes

Word

  • Mail merge recipient source improvements
  • Bug fixes

Excel

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  • Bug fixes

PowerPoint

  • Ruler tab stops
  • Ability to modernize legacy media formats
  • Bug fixes

OneNote

  • Bug fixes

You'll need to be running OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later in order to run the Office 2016 for Mac Preview, but if you've already got the preview installed, you can pick up the latest fixes via Microsoft AutoUpdate on your Mac, or hit the link below for manual download links.

Source: Microsoft Support (KB3048692)

As announced in April, Microsoft has begun the transition of its Office 2016 for Mac productivity suite from 32-bit to 64-bit. An update is beginning to roll out to users running the suite of programs, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.

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Engadget:

Apple’s desktop operating system has been 64-bit for a while now, but Windows still allows users to to choose between 32- and 64-bit versions. With this latest update, Office 2016 for Mac is making the permanent switch to 64-bit support which Microsoft says will boost performance and allow for new features.

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The new update is currently rolling out, and users running Retail, Office 365 Consumer, Office 365 Commercial, and Volume License installations of the software should begin receiving notifications that updates are available. If you don’t receive an update notification when starting up an Office app, simply check for an update from the app’s menu. It took us a couple of attempts before we received the notification.

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Microsoft warns Office for Mac users that switching to the 64-bit version of the productivity suite could affect any third-party add-ins they might use with the apps, so check with the developer of the plug-ins to see if any updates are available. The developers have had a number of months to make their add-ins compatible with 64-bit Office, but it’s a good idea to double-check.