Microsoft Office 2016-2021 Pro Plus V2208 Build... -

: It includes XLOOKUP (a more robust VLOOKUP alternative), Dynamic Arrays (FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE), and the LET function for naming calculation results.

: Introduced the ability to take notes using voice commands (Dictation).

Released in late August 2022, this build (specifically ) focused on "supercharging" core applications with features previously exclusive to the Microsoft 365 cloud subscription. Microsoft Office 2016-2021 Pro Plus v2208 Build...

While they share the same major internal version number (v16.0), Office 2021 provides a significant "leap forward" over the aging Office 2016:

: Unlike Office 2016, the 2021 Pro Plus version supports real-time co-authoring , allowing multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously via OneDrive. : It includes XLOOKUP (a more robust VLOOKUP

: Resolved stability issues where the app would crash when right-clicking the new app bar or failing to load linked images in replies.

: Version 2208 features a modernized UI with rounded corners and a neutral color palette designed to match Windows 11 . While they share the same major internal version number (v16

If you are currently using this version, keep these official support timelines in mind: