You see a message: “This installation requires a compatible Microsoft Office program installed on your computer.”
Note that standard support for Office 2016 ended on October 14, 2025 [5.5]. Using an offline installer for installation is fine, but ensuring you have the latest cumulative updates (which may require a one-time internet connection) is recommended for security.
Before diving into the offline installer, let’s clarify what the Language Pack actually does. Microsoft Office 2016 Language Pack Offline Installer
While Microsoft primarily offers web-based "Language Accessory Packs" for Office 2016, you can still obtain an offline installer depending on your specific version of Office. Support for Office 2016 technically ended on , so official direct links are increasingly replaced by Microsoft 365 upgrade prompts. 1. For Volume Licensed Versions (MSI-based)
| Language | LCID | 32/64-bit | Proofing Tools | |----------|------|-----------|----------------| | English (US/UK) | 1033/2057 | Both | Full | | Spanish | 3082 | Both | Full | | French | 1036 | Both | Full | | German | 1031 | Both | Full | | Japanese | 1041 | Both | Full | | Chinese Simplified | 2052 | Both | Full | | Chinese Traditional | 1028 | Both | Full | | Russian | 1049 | Both | Full | | Arabic | 1025 | Both | Full | | Portuguese (Brazil) | 1046 | Both | Full | You see a message: “This installation requires a
Unlike the online version, this will not download anything. It will copy files directly from your local media. The progress bar may take 10–20 minutes depending on your drive speed.
Under , select your new language and click Set as Default . Restart all Office programs for the change to take effect. Use the Office offline installer - Microsoft Support For Volume Licensed Versions (MSI-based) | Language |
: Download the ISO file, mount it, and run the Setup.exe . 2. For Retail or Home Versions (Click-to-Run)
Using an offline installer is advantageous for several reasons: