What's new in Excel 2016 for Windows
As an Office 365 subscriber, you regularly get new and improved Office 2016 features. Take a look below to see what's available to you today.
Latest updates for Excel for Windows Desktop
There are no features in the August feature update Version 1808 (Build 10730.20088). Check back again soon!
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When do I get new features?
New Office 365 features are sometimes rolled out over a period of time to all subscribers.
Complete list of all updates
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New for non-subscribers
Not an Office 365 subscriber but using Office 2016? Find out what's available in your version.
Latest updates for Excel Insiders
See what's new for Insiders in Version 1809 (Build 10827.20084), then tell us what you think. Your early feedback is invaluable, so keep it coming!
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Discover more about your data
The new Ideas button looks for patterns in your data, and uses them to create intelligent, personalized suggestions.
Speedy lookup
Get your answers faster with super-charged VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and MATCH functions.
Your ribbon icons have a new look
Don't worry, everything works the same. Plus all of the icons look great on screens of all sizes.
Update to the latest build
If you're enrolled in the Monthly Channel (Targeted) level, you get a new Office for Windows desktop feature update approximately once a month, plus subsequent updates containing important fixes or security updates. To install an update manually, click File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
For a history of recent updates, and to check if you have the latest version installed, see Update history for the Monthly Channel (Targeted) level.
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June 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the June feature update Version 1806 (Build 10228.20080).
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Chat with co-authors while you edit
Collaborate more effectively by chatting with your co-authors without leaving the app.
One-click fixes for accessibility issues
The Accessibility Checker is better than ever with updated support for international standards and handy recommendations to make your documents more accessible.
Add visual impact
Bring visual interest to your documents, worksheets, and presentations by inserting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) that have filters applied to them.
March 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the March 2018 feature update, Version 1803 (Build 9126.2156).
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Break the language barrier
Translate words, phrases or sentences to another language with Microsoft Translator. You can do this from the Review tab in the ribbon.
January 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the January 2018 feature update, Version 1801 (Build 9001.2138).
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Precision selecting
Ever selected too many cells or the wrong ones? You can now deselect extraneous cells without having to start over.
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December 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the December 2017 feature update, Version 1712 (Build 8827.2148).
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Convert SVG icons to shapes
Transform all SVG pictures and icons into Office shapes so you can change their color, size, or texture.
October 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the October 2017 feature update, Version 1710 (Build 8625.2121).
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Learn with the new Office Training Center
Do more with Excel using new templates, tips, and guides - all in the new Office Training Center.
August 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the August 2017 feature update, Version 1708 (Build 8431.2079).
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Insert 3D models to see all the angles
Use 3D to increase the visual and creative impact of your workbooks. Easily insert a 3D model, then you can rotate it through 360 degrees.
Download a template and give the feature a try!
Work faster. Get more done.
Bring on those complex workbooks with multiple sheets. Excel opens them faster, so you can crunch formulas with large ranges, filter lots of rows, or copy and paste quicker.
New ink effects
Express your ideas with flair using metallic pens and ink effects like rainbow, galaxy, lava, ocean, gold, silver, and more.
July 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the July 2017 feature update, Version 1707 (Build 8326.2058).
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Collaborative editing
Work with others at the same time in your workbook. You and your colleagues can open and work on the same Excel workbook. This is called co-authoring. When you co-author, you can see each other's changes quickly — in a matter of seconds.
Excel saves for you
Changes are saved automatically for workbooks stored in the cloud, and you can see others' updates in seconds. Save your files to OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online.
Helpful sounds improve accessibility
Turn on audio cues to guide you as you work. Find it in Options > Ease of Access. No add-in needed.
June 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the June 2017 feature update, Version 1706 (Build 8229.2073).
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Customizable, portable pen set
Create a personal set of pens to suit your needs. Office remembers your pen set in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint across all your Windows devices.
Quick access to superscript and subscript
Keep the superscript and subscript commands at your fingertips by adding them to the Ribbon or Quick Access Toolbar.
Updates for Get & Transform and the Power Query add-in
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More enhancements when you add a column from examples: In the Query Editor, Column from Examples has been improved to support suggestions, more Date/Time operations, and additional transformations.
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New Azure Data Lake Store connector: We're always working to add new connectors. Now you can import data from an Azure Data Lake Store analytics service.
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