Standard system requirements
| Computer and processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86- or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set |
| Memory (RAM) | |
| Hard Disk | 3 GB available |
| Display | Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX10 graphics card and 1024 x 576 resolution |
| Operating system | |
| Browser | Firefox 10.x or later; Safari 5; Chrome 17.x UITS strongly recommends that you use a supported browser, and not Internet Explorer (IE). IE 11, the last major version, no longer supports Microsoft Teams, and will stop supporting Microsoft 365 apps in August, 2021. |
| .NET version | 3.5, 4.0, or 4.5 |
| Multi-touch | A touch-enabled device is required for any multi-touch functionality, but all features and functionality are available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. New touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8.x. |
Some functionality may vary, based on system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity. |
If you decide to switch from 32-bit Office to 64-bit Office, you must uninstall the 32-bit version first, and then install the 64-bit version. Reasons to choose the 32-bit version. The 64-bit version of Office may perform better in some cases, but you need to know about limitations. How to See if Your Mac’s Processor is 32-bit or 64-bit To see if your Mac’s processor is 32-bit or 64-bit, go to the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. Below the operating system version.
Office 2016 at IU
Office 2016 is available to students, faculty, and staff through Office 365.
Choosing the 32-bit or 64-bit version
Office 2016 Mac 32 Or 64 Bit
To run the 64-bit version, you need 64-bit-capable hardware and a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or Windows 8.x.
If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements or the Microsoft recommendations above, or are concerned about compatibility issues with other programs or plug-ins, UITS highly recommends you install the 32-bit version.
Office 2016 Mac 32 Oder 64 Bit Iso
If you wish to install the 64-bit version, you must uninstall all previous versions of Office and related tools. You will need to reinstall the 64-bit versions of these tools, if possible. Some Office 2010 products can be reinstalled after Office 2016 64-bit installation is complete.
Known issues
For a continually updated list of Office 2016 issues, see Known issues with Office 365 and Office 2016 at IU.