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Comprehensive Guide: Microsoft Office 2016 Language Pack (Arabic, 64-bit)

Adding a language pack to Microsoft Office is an essential step for users who work in multilingual environments or prefer their software interface in their native tongue. For Arabic speakers, installing the Arabic Language Pack for Office 2016 (64-bit) not only translates the Ribbon menus (File, Home, Insert, etc.) into Arabic but also enables critical features like Right-to-Left (RTL) text support, Arabic spell checking, and Hijri calendar formatting.

This guide covers the complete lifecycle of the Language Pack: from download and installation to configuration and troubleshooting. microsoft office language pack 2016 -arabic- -64-bit-

Method A: Via Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)

  1. Log into the Microsoft VLSC.
  2. Search for "Office 16" (Office 2016).
  3. Look for "Office 2016 Language Pack (32-bit) – Arabic" .
  4. Download the ISO file (typically named ar-sa_lp_2016_32bit.iso).
  5. Mount the ISO or extract the contents.
  6. Run Setup.exe as Administrator.
  7. Accept the license. The installer will automatically detect your existing Office 2016 (32-bit).
  8. Select "Arabic (Saudi Arabia)" from the list.
  9. Click Install. The process takes 5–10 minutes.

System requirements

  • Office 2016 (any edition that supports language packs; typically Professional, Professional Plus, or Volume License versions). Language packs do not upgrade Office editions.
  • 64-bit Windows matching the Office 64-bit installation (Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 — check Microsoft’s official lifecycle docs for exact compatibility).
  • Sufficient disk space and administrator rights for installation.
  • For cloud-enabled features, internet access may be required.

Post-Installation: Switching to Arabic

Once installed:

  1. Open any Office app (e.g., Word).
  2. Go to File > Options > Language.
  3. Under Choose Display Language, select Arabic.
  4. Under Help Language, select Arabic.
  5. Click Set as Preferred.
  6. Restart all Office applications.