If you are running a modern macOS (Big Sur or later), it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version to ensure full compatibility with the latest security standards.
As part of the "16.16.x" branch, this version represents the end-of-life cycle for the 2016 perpetual license before Microsoft shifted focus entirely to Office 2019 and Microsoft 365. Microsoft Office 2016 16.16.5
Fixes common crashes and performance lags, particularly when handling large datasets in Excel or complex layouts in Word. If you are running a modern macOS (Big