Microsoft Excel 2016 Vl 16.17 May 2026

: Features improved PivotTables and built-in "Get & Transform" (Power Query) capabilities.

: The VL designation indicates a Volume License , typically used by businesses and organizations for bulk deployment.

If you're using this version, it's worth checking for any final available security patches through the menu in Excel.

: 16.17 represents the point where Microsoft transitioned the Mac codebase to be more in line with the Office 365 (version 16.x) architecture.

: Ability to create forecast sheets based on historical data with a single click.

: It is regarded as a stable version that runs smoothly on older hardware without requiring significant upgrades. 💡 Notable Differences