Office 2016 For Mac System Requirements

  • Animate 2018 (v18.0.2)*
  • Start quickly with the most recent versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and OneDrive —combining the familiarity of Office and the unique Mac features you love. Work online or offline, on your own or with others in real time—whatever works for what you’re doing.

  • After Effects 2018-2020 (v15.1.2 or newer)*
  • Office 2016 For Mac System Requirements

    1. Made with Mac in mind, Office 2016 for Mac gives you access to your favorite Office applications - anywhere, anytime and with anyone. Includes new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. See what's new in Office 2016. Your school may offer. Office 2016 for Mac for free. Search for your school below to claim this academic deal.
    2. Microsoft has released a preview of Office 2016, which you can download from the Office Web site (a 2.66GB download) and install on any Mac that supports it. The latest version of Office offers an interface that is optimized for OS X Yosemite, bringing a flatter look, and better integrates Office with Microsoft’s cloud services.
    3. NOTE: Minimum requirements are based on the computer running the operating system, the Microsoft Office application and Encompass. Other applci ations running on the computer have their own requirements that need to be taken into consideration. Minimum Internet connection requirements are based on average bandwidth usage.
  • Dreamweaver 2018-2020 (v18.2.1 or newer)*
  • Illustrator 2018-2020 (v22.1 or newer)*
  • InDesign 2018-2020 (v13.1 or newer)*
  • Photoshop 2018-2020 (v19.1.7 or newer)*
  • Premiere Pro 2018-2020 (v12.1.2 or newer)**
  • * As newer versions of Adobe software are released, additional compatibility testing may be required. GMetrix will always work to support the latest software version of Adobe CC products whenever possible.

    ** Depending on your software version, Premiere Pro sample documents may require a short conversion process the first time a test is started. This will not impact your test timer.

    These requirements apply to all SOLIDWORKS products except where noted. Use this information to ensure you are always working with a SOLIDWORKS-supported and optimized system for hardware, operating system and Microsoft products.

    Operating Systems | MS SQL/Office | Hardware & Hypervisors | Antivirus | Support Lifecycle | Notes

    Operating Systems
    SOLIDWORKS 2019
    (EDU 2019-2020)
    SOLIDWORKS 2020
    (EDU 2020-2021)
    SOLIDWORKS 2021
    (EDU 2021-2022)
    Client Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS)
    Windows 10, 64-bit
    Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit
    Server Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS PDM)
    Windows Server 2019

    (2019 SP3)

    Windows Server 2016
    Windows Server 2012 R2
    eDrawings for Mac
    macOS Big Sur (11.0)
    macOS Catalina (10.15)
    macOS Mojave (10.14)
    macOS High Sierra (10.13)
    macOS Sierra (10.12)

    Ms Office 2016 Mac Os Requirements

    Microsoft SQL and Office
    2016Office 2016 For Mac System Requirements
    SOLIDWORKS 2019
    (EDU 2019-2020)
    SOLIDWORKS 2020
    (EDU 2020-2021)
    SOLIDWORKS 2021
    (EDU 2021-2022)
    MS SQL
    SQL 2019

    SQL 2019 CU4 required

    SQL 2017
    SQL 2016
    SQL 2014

    SQL 2014 SP3 required

    SQL 2014 SP3 required

    (End of Life: SW2021 SP5)

    SQL 2012
    MS Office
    Microsoft Excel and Word2013, 2016,
    2019 (SW2019 SP2)
    2013, 2016, 20192016, 2019
    Hardware and Hypervisors
    Hardware
    Processor3.3 GHz or higher
    RAM16 GB or more
    PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or more
    GraphicsCertified cards and drivers
    DrivesSSD drives recommended for optimal performance
    Hypervisors (Virtual Environments)

    SOLIDWORKS 2019

    SOLIDWORKS 2020

    SOLIDWORKS 2021
    VMware vSphere ESXi

    6.5

    6.7

    6.7 U3

    VMware Workstation141515.5
    Microsoft Hyper-V201620192019
    Parallels Desktop, Mac1414TBA
    Citrix XenServer7.47.68.2
    • SOLIDWORKS and eDrawings require a GPU for optimal performance in a virtualized environment. SolidWorks has tested and certified graphics cards for virtualized environments. For a complete listing, check Certified Cards and Drivers.
    • Check Hardware Benchmarks for applications and references that can be used to help determine hardware performance.
    • SOLIDWORKS Composer is not supported in virtualized environments.
    Office 2016 For Mac System Requirements
    Antivirus Products
    Guidelines to help ensure SOLIDWORKS installation success and optimal runtime performance
    • Use a trusted antivirus product.
    • Keep your antivirus product updated to the latest version.
    • Stay updated with the latest antivirus definition/signature file (This defines the known current vulnerabilities and exemptions).
    • To ensure optimum performance, it is not recommended to install antivirus software on the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault server.
    • Consider creating exemptions for SOLIDWORKS file types and folder locations to improve SOLIDWORKS file based runtime performance such as File Open/Save/Save As and PDM Vault Checkin/Checkout.
    • If you encounter install or runtime errors or warnings from your antivirus product, first check the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base for known issues or contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller.
    Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2019 - 2021)
    ProductsStart of SupportEnd of Support1
    Windows 10, 64-bitSW 2015 SP5Active
    Windows 7, 64-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2020 SP5
    Windows Server 2019SW 2019 SP3Active
    Windows Server 2016SW 2017 SP2Active
    Windows Server 2012 R2SW 2014 SP3SW 2019 SP5
    SQL Server 2019SW 2020 SP0Active
    SQL Server 2017SW 2018 SP0Active
    SQL Server 2016SW 2017 SP0Active
    SQL Server 2014SW 2015 SP0SW 2021 SP5
    SQL Server 2012SW 2013 SP2SW 2019 SP5
    IE 11SW 2014 SP3Active
    Excel, Word 2019 (64-bit recommended)SW 2019 SP2Active
    Excel, Word 2016 (64-bit recommended)SW 2016 SP3Active
    Excel, Word 2013SW 2013 SP4SW 2020 SP5
    macOS Big Sur (11.0)eDrawings 2021Active
    macOS Catalina (10.15)

    eDrawings 2020

    Active

    macOS Mojave (10.14)eDrawings 2019

    Active

    macOS High Sierra (10.13)eDrawings 2019Active
    macOS Sierra (10.12)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2019

    System Requirements For Office 2016 For Mac

    Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2018 and older)

    Microsoft Office 2016 For Mac System Requirements

    ForOffice 2016 professional system requirements
    ProductsStart of SupportEnd of Support1
    Windows 8.1, 64-bitSW 2014 SP1SW 2018 SP5
    Windows 7, 32-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2014 SP5
    Windows Vista, 64-bitSW 2008 SP3.1SW 2013 SP5
    Windows Vista, 32-bitSW 2008 SP0SW 2013 SP5
    Windows XP, 64-bitSW 2006 SP4SW 2012 SP5
    Windows XP, 32-bitSW 2001Plus SP0SW 2013 SP5
    Windows Server 2012SW 2014 SP0SW 2018 SP5
    Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1SW 2009SW 2017 SP5
    Windows Server 2008SW 2008SW 2014 SP5
    SQL Server 2008 R2SW 2010 SP4SW 2017 SP5
    IE 10SW 2013 SP0SW 2016 SP5
    IE 9SW 2011 SP4SW 2015 SP5
    IE 8SW 2009 SP5SW 2014 SP5
    Excel, Word 2010SW 2010 SP5SW 2018 SP5
    Excel, Word 2007SW 2008 SP1SW 2014 SP5
    OS X El Capitan (10.11)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2018
    OS X Yosemite (10.10)eDrawings 2015eDrawings 2018

    Notes:

    1. End Of Support (EOS) corresponds to the last SOLIDWORKS release where a Microsoft product is supported (This is synchronized with the Microsoft Mainstream Support End Date). SOLIDWORKS releases after the EOS are not supported for the said Microsoft product and SOLIDWORKS installation is blocked in the case of an operating system.
    2. SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle defines the End Of Support for SOLIDWORKS versions.
    3. SolidWorks recommends using the latest Microsoft update of Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.
    4. SolidWorks supports each Windows 10 release for applicable SOLIDWORKS releases as long as it is still covered by both the SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle and Microsoft Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet.
    5. SolidWorks recommends using a Windows Server operating system for all SOLIDWORKS server-based products. Refer to the Microsoft Windows Server documentation to select the Windows Server edition that meets your needs.
    6. Windows Home Editions and Windows To Go are not supported.
    7. Apple Mac ® based machines running Windows using Boot Camp are not supported.
    8. SOLIDWORKS 2018 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 requires the Microsoft April 2014 update
    9. It is not recommended to install any instances of other applications on the SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive or Database Server. For PDM Professional, it is recommended the Archive and Database servers are two separate, dedicated machines.
    10. SolidWorks does not test or certify VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions but provides best-effort support. Users may be directed to work directly with their VPN provider to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis.
    11. Beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020, DVD distribution media will only be provided on request. Please contact your Reseller.

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