If you manage a volume-licensed (MSI) version of Office 2016, you can download full ISO images of the language packs, interface packs, and proofing tools from the .

Before downloading the pack, you must confirm you are actually running the version of Office. Installing a 32-bit pack on a 64-bit Office installation (or vice versa) will result in an error or a failed installation.

If you have a 64-bit version, you must seek a 64-bit LIP. If you have a 32-bit version, you are in the right place.

For the version specifically, these packs are optimized to run on the x86 architecture, consuming less RAM and disk space than their 64-bit counterparts.

Under the section, locate your newly installed language. Select the target language and click Set as Default .

If you have managed to locate the installer file (usually named something like setup.exe or a specific language executable), follow these steps:

Click and restart your Office applications for the changes to take effect.

Microsoft ended mainstream support for Office 2016 on October 13, 2020, and extended support ends on October 14, 2025. While the works today, consider these risks:

If you are an IT admin or a power user trying to install this quickly without clicking through multiple menus, the best "hidden feature" of the Office 2016 deployment is the ability to install the Language Pack silently via Command Line.

Finding a for the Office 2016 LIP.

These updates can be applied after the base LIP is installed.

Microsoft provides these interface packs as free downloads, eliminating the need to purchase separate localized software editions.

Navigate to the Official Microsoft Language Accessory Pack Support Page.