: You can create personalized templates for recurring article types (like newsletters or research papers) by saving a styled document as a .dotx file. Data Analysis & Visualization
: Rather than manually formatting every paragraph, users can modify the "Normal" or "Heading" styles under the Home tab to update every instance of that style throughout a document simultaneously.
: Excel 2016 added the ability to create forecast sheets based on historical data with a single click, providing visual confidence intervals for future trends. Collaborative Workflow Microsoft Office 2016
: A search tool located in the ribbon of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. It allows users to type what they want to do (e.g., "insert table") to quickly access commands.
One of the "deep" changes in this version was the transition to cloud-first saving. : You can create personalized templates for recurring
The 2016 release was defined by features designed to reduce the time spent searching for tools and information:
: Essential for long-form articles, the Navigation Pane (found under the View tab) allows you to see a live outline of your document and drag-and-drop entire sections to reorganize them. Collaborative Workflow : A search tool located in
Office 2016 significantly upgraded its visualization tools across Excel and PowerPoint: