MS16-107: Description of the security update for Office 2016 for Mac: September 13, 2016

2016-09-1307:00:00

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MS16-107: Description of the security update for Office 2016 for Mac: September 13, 2016

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-107. Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac includes versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that are designed for the Mac. The September 13, 2016, update provides fixes for issues in the Office 2016 for Mac Suite that affect Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Notes

To install this update, you must be running OS X Yosemite 10.10 or a later version.
If you already have Office for Mac 2011 installed, you can run Office for Mac 2011 and Office 2016 for Mac side-by-side. If you want to remove Office for Mac 2011, see Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac.
For a complete list of affected versions of Microsoft Office software, see KB3185852.

Improvements and fixes

This update provides the following fixes and improvements.

Word
- You can switch to Focus mode on the View menu to remove distractions and concentrate better on your work. For Office 365 subscribers only.
PowerPoint
- You supply the pictures, PowerPoint Designer supplies professional designs for your slides. For Office 365 subscribers only.
- You can choose a color to make guides stand out against the slide background. For Office 365 subscribers only.

How to obtain and install the update

Method 1: Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac

This update is available from Microsoft AutoUpdate. AutoUpdate is provided together with Office. It automatically keeps Microsoft software up-to-date. To use AutoUpdate, start a Microsoft Office program, and then click Check for Updates on theHelp menu.

Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

This update is available for download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center:

For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.