refers to the Volume Licensed (VL) edition of Word for macOS, released in February 2021 . Version Overview Version Number : 16.46. Release Date : February 2021.
: Includes 2019-specific updates such as Focus Mode , an integrated Translator , and Read Aloud accessibility tools. Microsoft Word 2019 VL 16.46
If you encounter activation errors after installing this specific version, Microsoft suggests using the app to remove old Office identity entries to reset the activation state. refers to the Volume Licensed (VL) edition of
End of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 | Microsoft Support : Includes 2019-specific updates such as Focus Mode
: Part of the Office 16 codebase, which supports both perpetual licenses (like Office 2019) and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Key Details
: This version supports macOS versions current as of early 2021 (typically the three most recent versions of macOS at that time).
: Official support for Office 2019 ended on October 14, 2025 . While the software still functions, it no longer receives regular security updates from Microsoft. Common Issues