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How to Redownload Office 2016 for Mac Home and Business
Question details
The user needs to redownload and reinstall Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac Home and Business after deleting the previous installation.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Restoring a previously redeemed and installed version of Office on a Mac.
- Observed behavior
- The Office software was uninstalled or deleted from the Mac and needs to be recovered using the original account credentials.
Ensure you have the login credentials for the exact Microsoft account that was originally used to redeem your Office 2016 product key, as the license is permanently bound to it.
Redownload and Reinstall via Microsoft Account
Access your original purchase history through your Microsoft account to securely redownload your redeemed copy of Office 2016.
Since Office 2016 for Mac Home and Business has already been redeemed, you do not need to enter the product key again. Instead, you can download the installer directly from your Microsoft account dashboard.
Open a web browser on your Mac and navigate to office.com/myaccount.
Sign in using the Microsoft account email and password that are associated with your redeemed Office 2016 product key.
Navigate to the 'Services & subscriptions' or purchase history section to locate your copy of Office 2016 for Mac.
If you have reached your maximum installation limit, look for the option to sign out of or deactivate the older installation on this Mac.
Click the 'Install' button to download the Office installer package. Once downloaded, open the .pkg file from your Downloads folder and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Try WPS Office for Mac as a Free Alternative
If you cannot recover your Microsoft account or prefer not to struggle with unsupported legacy software, WPS Office is a highly compatible, free alternative that runs seamlessly on macOS.
- 1. Download the Mac Version: Visit the official WPS Office website and click the free download button for macOS.
- 2. Install the Application: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the WPS Office icon into your Applications folder.
- 3. Start Creating: Launch WPS Office from your Launchpad, sign in, and immediately start working on your documents without complex licensing issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I redownload Office 2016 without my Microsoft account?
No. Once a product key is redeemed, it is permanently bound to the Microsoft account used during the initial setup. You must recover and use that specific account to redownload the software.
What if I reach the maximum number of installations?
Office 2016 Home and Business is typically licensed for a single computer. You will need to sign in to your Microsoft account online and deactivate the previous installation before you can activate the newly downloaded software on your Mac.
Is Office 2016 for Mac still supported by Microsoft?
Microsoft ended mainstream support for Office 2016 for Mac in October 2020. While you can still redownload and use the application, you will no longer receive new security updates, bug fixes, or feature upgrades.
Where can I find the downloaded installer file on my Mac?
By default, Safari and Google Chrome save downloaded files to the 'Downloads' folder. Look for a file ending in '.pkg' in your Finder under Downloads.
