: The "VL" indicates a Volume License , which is typically used by organizations and businesses rather than individual consumers.
This specific version (16.40) is part of the release cycle, as version numbers in the 16.x range typically correspond to the "Office 16" codebase used for both Office 2016 and 2019. Key Details for this Version:
: Official support for Office 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 . While the software will continue to function, Microsoft no longer provides security updates or technical support for it.
