The primary "proper feature" updates for Excel in this specific build include: New Core Features
You can now use a mouse, digital pen, or your finger to draw, highlight, and write with digital ink directly on your spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel 2016 VL 16.17
Support was added for inserting and manipulating 3D models. You can rotate and tilt these models 360 degrees within your workbooks. Collaboration & Performance The primary "proper feature" updates for Excel in
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac version , released in September 2018, was a significant milestone that actually transitioned the application into the Office 2019 version for many users. or your finger to draw
Please note that official security updates for Office 2016 and 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 .