Office for Mac 16.112 · August 11 release

Microsoft released Office for Mac Version 16.112, Build 26081010 with Excel Copilot capabilities and Outlook improvements.

What changed

Excel can ground Copilot analysis in governed Power BI data and apply organizational brand kits. Outlook adds calendar presentation options and receives search, rendering and performance fixes.

Technical details

Excel: Copilot grounding with governed Power BI data
Excel: organizational brand-kit and theme-design skills
Outlook: separate-window event option and calendar visual improvements
Outlook: search responsiveness, message rendering and complex-message performance fixes

Why it matters

The release affects Microsoft 365 Apps and supported perpetual Office editions on Mac, while several Copilot capabilities require the appropriate license and service configuration.

Known limitations

Microsoft 365 Copilot features require an eligible license
Supported Office updates require a supported macOS version
Feature rollout can be gradual

Now check

Report Version 16.112 and Build 26081010
Validate Microsoft AutoUpdate deployment rings
Check Copilot licensing, Power BI permissions and Outlook workflows on pilot Macs