Microsoft For Mac 2016 No Autorecover

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  1. Office 2016 for Mac is a version of Office that’s available as a one-time purchase from a retail store or through a volume licensing agreement. It will be supported with security updates and bug fixes, as needed, until October 13, 2020. The minimum supported macOS for Office 2016 for Mac is 10.10 (Yosemite).
  2. Feb 22, 2020 Summary. The Microsoft Office 2016 update crashes on macOS or Mac OS X is a high-frequency problem, which can cause the unsaved Word document lost unexpectedly. To recover the unsaved Word document on Mac, three available approaches are covered here: from AutoRecover, Temporary folder, and Time Machine.
  3. Question: I accidentally messed up the Office documents (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) I was working on, and I didn't save it before, so I wanted to get the auto-saved version from the AutoRecovery-folder as I've done in the old days of Office 2008 and 2004. But now I am using Office 365, and I can't find the AutoRecovery folder.
  4. 2020-3-27  The Microsoft Office 2016 update crashes on macOS or Mac OS X is a high-frequency problem, which can cause the unsaved Word document lost unexpectedly. To recover the unsaved Word document on Mac, three available approaches are covered here: from AutoRecover, Temporary folder, and Time Machine. Besides, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac is recommended to help you.

Microsoft Word allows you to make an automaticbackup of your working document. If the program crashes or yourcomputer accidentally loses power, the AutoRecover feature willattempt to load the most up-to-date version of your document.

Note: AutoRecover is not a replacement for savingyour document frequently, which is the only guaranteed way ofretaining a valid copy of your work.

  • Enabling and using AutoRecover
  • Changing the defaultAutoRecover folder

Enabling and using AutoRecover

To turn on the AutoRecover feature:

  1. In Word 2010, from the File menu, selectOptions. Then, from the toolbar on the left, clickSave to configure AutoRecover options. Proceed to step 3below.

    In Word 2007, from the Office Button menu, selectWord Options. Then, from the toolbar on the left, clickSave to configure AutoRecover options.

    In Word 2003, from the Tools menu, selectOptions...

    In Mac OS X versions of Word, from theWord menu, select Preferences...

  2. In the window that opens, click the Save tab, icon, orlist item.
  3. If it is unchecked, check Save AutoRecover infoevery:, and type a value next to 'minutes'. For example, tosave your work every five minutes, type 5.
  4. Click OK to make the change.

If a system or program crash causes your computer to shut down, reboot and open Word normally. Word should recognize that there is anAutoRecovered file that is newer than the last saved version of yourdocument. It will prompt you to open and save the AutoRecovered file.

If the AutoRecover function does not prompt you to open the backupfile, you may still be able to recover your work. Search your harddrive for a file called AutoRecovery or*.asd. In Windows, for help searching your hard drive,see ARCHIVED: In Windows, how do I locate a file if I know itsname or its contents? Then follow the appropriate instructions below.

Finding AutoRecovered files in Windows

Note: The folders containing the AutoRecoveredfiles may not be visible. To make them visible, see ARCHIVED: In Windows, how do I view hidden files?

Word for Windows saves AutoRecovered files with the nameAutoRecovery Save of filename.asd, wherefilename is the name of the document on which you wereworking:

  • In Windows 7 and Vista, the file is storedin the UsersusernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWordfolder (username will be replaced by the author'susername).
  • In Windows XP, the file is stored in theDocuments and SettingsusernameApplicationDataMicrosoftWord folder (username will bereplaced by the author's username).

When you find the file, double-click to open it. Alternatively, fromWord's File menu, choose Open.. and browse tothe location of the file.

Finding AutoRecovered files in Mac OS X

Word for Mac OS X saves the AutoRecovered file as AutoRecoversave of filename, where filename is the name ofthe document on which you were working. The default AutoRecoverlocation is:

Replace username with the short name of your account inMac OS X, Office version with the version of Office youhave, and filename with the name of the document. Ifit's not there, try searching for it with Spotlight, which you canaccess from the magnifying glass icon in the top right of theFinder menu bar. Once you find the file, drag it to theDesktop. Double-click it, or, from Word's File menu, chooseOpen.. to browse to and open the file.

Changing the default AutoRecover folder

To change the folder in which AutoRecovered files are stored:

Word 2010 and 2007

  1. In Word 2010, from the File menu, chooseOptions.

    In Word 2007, from the Office Button menu, selectWord Options.

  2. From the toolbar on the left, click Save, which willpresent you with options to customize how documents are saved.
  3. Next to AutoRecover file location:, clickBrowse to choose the folder where you want Word to save yourAutoRecovered files.
  4. Click OK.

Other versions of Word

  1. In Word 2003, from the Tools menu, selectOptions... In Mac OS X versions of Word, from theWord menu, select Preferences...
  2. In the window that opens, click File Locations.
  3. Under 'File types', choose AutoRecover files and clickModify...
  4. Choose the folder where you want Word to save your AutoRecoveredfiles. Click OK orChoose.
  5. Click Close or OK.
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Office 2016 for Mac is a version of Office that’s available as a one-time purchase from a retail store or through a volume licensing agreement. It will be supported with security updates and bug fixes, as needed, until October 13, 2020. The minimum supported macOS for Office 2016 for Mac is 10.10 (Yosemite).

Note

  • For security reason, Microsoft has deprecated the use of SHA-1. Learn more
  • For release notes for Office 2016 for Mac releases prior to September 2018, see Release notes for Office for Mac.
  • For release information for Office for Mac, which is the version that comes with Office 365 subscriptions, see the release notes and update history for Office for Mac.
  • Office 2019 for Mac is the most current version that’s available as a one-time purchase. For release information for Office 2019 for Mac, see the release notes and update history for Office for Mac.

Updates for Office 2016 for Mac are available from Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). To use Microsoft AutoUpdate, start an Office application, such as Word, and then choose Help > Check for Updates. If you're an admin and want to update the computers in your organization with your existing software deployment tools, you can download and deploy the update packages for each application.

Most current packages for Office 2016 for Mac

The following table lists the most current packages for Office 2016 for Mac and for the individual applications, such as Word and Excel. All packages are 64-bit only. The build date is listed in parentheses, in a YYMMDD format, after the version number. The install package is used if you don't have the application already installed, while the update package is used to update an existing installation.

March 10, 2020

Version 16.16.20 (20030700)

ApplicationDownload linksSHA256 hashes for install package
Office suite (all applications)
Install package
E6B38E17FECF5BF67CB08C5EF405BCEFE2079A079637D5800E1815B1FCB8E0B6
Word
Install package
Update package
1B60C30C16005DE9D88C93DF5371BEC856944F98B8337D5408DC96C90A808E86
Excel
Install package
Update package
4634B23F41A57B02D27F71C37D87856786DEF3653A40FFFFCEDF43857E1D9754
PowerPoint
Install package
Update package
B062BAD7FEE443EDA0F5804F4F7C6D90585F62D91B74BD47F9D1EDE29C13DFA8
Outlook
Install package
Update package
07E736079C55DC0EB6C355FF45A51A2987D5623F8D1F8F485F378EE721937980
OneNote
Update package
Not applicable

March 2020 release

Release Date: March 10, 2020

Version 16.16.20 (Build 20030700)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
CVE-2020-0850
CVE-2020-0852
CVE-2020-0892
Word update package
Excel

Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

February 2020 release

Release Date: February 11, 2020

Version 16.16.19 (Build 20021000)

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This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2020-0759
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

January 2020 release

Release Date: January 14, 2020

Document Recovery

Version 16.16.18 (Build 20011202)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2020-0650
CVE-2020-0651
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

December 2019 release

Release Date: December 10, 2019

Version 16.16.17 (Build 19120800)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-1464
Excel update package
PowerPoint
CVE-2019-1462PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

November 2019 release

Release Date: November 12, 2019

Version 16.16.16 (Build 19111100)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-1446
CVE-2019-1448
CVE-2019-1457
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

October 2019 release

Release Date: October 15, 2019

Version 16.16.15 (Build 19101400)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-1327
CVE-2019-1331
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

September 2019 release

Release Date: September 10, 2019

Version 16.16.14 (Build 19090900)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-1263
CVE-2019-1297
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

August 2019 release

Release Date: August 13, 2019

Version 16.16.13 (Build 19081100)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
CVE-2019-1201
CVE-2019-1205
Word update package
Excel
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook

Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

July 2019 release

Release Date: July 16, 2019

Version 16.16.12 (Build 19071500)

Bottom

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-1110
CVE-2019-1111
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
CVE-2019-1084
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

June 2019 release

Release Date: June 11, 2019

Version 16.16.11 (Build 19060902)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
CVE-2019-1034
CVE-2019-1035
Word update package
Excel

Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

May 2019 release

Release Date: May 14, 2019

Version 16.16.10 (Build 19051200)

Rabbitmq

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
CVE-2019-0953
Word update package
Excel

Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

April 2019 release

Release Date: April 16, 2019

Version 16.16.9 (Build 19041201)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word

Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-0828
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite
CVE-2019-0822

March 2019 release

Release Date: March 12, 2019

Version 16.16.8 (Build 19031202)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word

Word update package
Excel

Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

February 2019 release

2016

Release Date: February 12, 2019

Version 16.16.7 (Build 19021001)

Microsoft For Mac 2016 No Autorecover Registration

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word

Word update package
Excel
CVE-2019-0669
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

January 2019 release

Release Date: January 16, 2019

Version 16.16.6 (Build 19011400)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
CVE-2019-0561: Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2019-0585: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Word update package
Excel
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

December 2018 release

Release Date: December 11, 2018

Version 16.16.5 (Build 18120801)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2018-8597: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2018-8627: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Excel update package
PowerPoint
CVE-2018-8628: Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

November 2018 release

Release Date: November 13, 2018

Version 16.16.4 (Build 18111001)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2018-8574: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2018-8577: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite

October 2018 release

Release Date: October 16, 2018

Microsoft For Mac 2016 No Autorecover 2

Version 16.16.3 (Build 18101500)

This release provides the following updates.

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite
CVE-2018-8432 Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

September 2018 release

Release Date: September 11, 2018

Version 16.16.2 (Build 18091001)

This release provides the following updates.

Word Recovery

ApplicationSecurity updatesDownload link for update package
Word
Word update package
Excel
CVE-2018-8429: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2018-8331: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Excel update package
PowerPoint
PowerPoint update package
Outlook
Outlook update package
OneNote
OneNote update package
Office suite
CVE-2018-8332: Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability