Microsoft Word 2016 | Mac

Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac – word processing without a subscription

Word 2016 for Mac is the standalone program for letters, manuscripts and coursework on the Mac. You buy it once and use it permanently.

Colleagues on Windows open documents from Word for Mac without any loss of formatting – and vice versa.

Typical uses

• Correspondence and job applications
• coursework with footnotes
• Manuscripts and long documents
• exchange with Windows users

What Word 2016 for Mac offers

• Ribbon as in the Windows version
• “Design” tab for themes and colours
• Comments with replies in real time
• Support for Retina displays
• Full-screen view for focused writing

Getting the most out of Word on the Mac

• Navigation pane: jump through long documents via headings.
• Styles: automatic table of contents.
• PDF export: via “File” → “Save As”.
• Comments: reply directly to notes from Windows colleagues.
• Full screen: hide all distractions.

Compatible with Windows and Pages

Word 2016 for Mac saves as DOCX. These files can be opened by Word for Windows and most other word processors. You export Pages documents as Word files in Pages. For job applications and authorities, save as PDF.

Word 2016 on the Mac

Word 2016 for Mac was developed for Intel Macs and is an affordable choice for older MacBooks and iMacs. For very new Macs or macOS versions, we will be happy to advise you before you buy whether Word 2021 for Mac is a better fit.

When is Word 2016 on its own worthwhile?

Word 2016 as a standalone program is a good fit if a Mac is used almost exclusively for Word – for example in a secretary’s office, by authors or by students. It is also a good addition if other Office programs of the same generation are already installed on a computer and only Word is missing.

Standalone program or Office suite?

The standalone program is the most affordable solution if you mainly work with Word. If you need more programs later, an Office suite is usually cheaper than several standalone programs.

You will find more editions under Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.

Word 2016 for Mac or a newer version?

Version 2016 is proven, affordable and still in use in many offices. If you want the latest features, choose Word 2021 for Mac or Word 2024 for Mac. The file formats have been the same since Office 2007, so files can be exchanged without any problems.

Buy once instead of subscribing

You pay for Word 2016 for Mac once and use it permanently – with no contract term, no notice period and no forced cloud use. You save your files as usual locally, on your network or with a cloud provider of your choice.

System requirements

• Operating system: macOS 10.12 Sierra or later
• Processor: Intel processor
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Hard disk: 6 GB of free space (Mac OS Extended or APFS)
• Display: resolution of 1280 × 800 or higher
• Internet: required for download and activation

Installation and activation

1. Download the installation package (.pkg) using the link in our e-mail.
2. Open the package and follow the installation.
3. Start the program and activate it with the product key – without a Microsoft account.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open Pages documents?

Pages exports documents as a Word file, which Word then opens.

Do I need a Microsoft account?

No, Word 2016 is activated with the product key.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once and use Word 2016 permanently on one Mac.

Can I transfer the program to a new Mac?

Yes. Uninstall it on the old device, install it on the new one and activate it with the same key. If you run into problems, our support team will help.

Will I receive an invoice?

Yes, you receive a proper invoice by e-mail with every order, with your company address on request.

Can I use Word 2016 alongside another Office version?

Ideally, only one Office version should be installed on a Mac. Remove other versions beforehand; your files are kept.

How do I get the program onto my Mac?

You receive a download link and the product key by email. Installation usually takes only a few minutes.

Delivery, invoice and support

• Delivery by e-mail: you will usually receive the product key, download link and installation guide within 5 to 30 minutes of payment (daily 09:00–21:00 CET). More under Shipping & payment.
• Invoice: every order comes with a proper invoice, with your company address on request.
• Origin of the licence: we source our licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe. We explain exactly how this works on the page Buying legal software.
• Support: if you have questions about installation or activation, we help by e-mail (Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00 CET), phone (Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 CET), live chat or remote support with TeamViewer.

Our goodwill promise

Should the ordered Office version ever no longer be available, we will supply the next higher version at no extra charge. You never pay more than the price at which you ordered.