Office 2016 Arabic Language Pack Install ((exclusive)) (Linux)

To install the Arabic Language Accessory Pack for Office 2016, you must download the version-specific installer from

“This language pack cannot be applied because your Office license does not include it”

Cause: Using a VL pack on a Home & Student edition. Fix: Only C2R packs work with retail Office. You may need to upgrade your Office version. office 2016 arabic language pack install

Full UI Localization: Menus, ribbons, and dialog boxes will appear in Arabic. To install the Arabic Language Accessory Pack for

Open any Office app → File → Account (or Office Account) → About to see "Product Information" and bitness.

In Word: Type مرحبا . Right-click → Should see Arabic spell check suggestions.
In Excel: Enter Arabic text in a cell. Alignment should shift to the right.
In Outlook: Create a new email. The “Send” button and toolbar should show Arabic labels (if UI was changed).
In PowerPoint: Insert an Arabic text box. The paragraph direction tools (right-to-left/left-to-right) should appear in the Paragraph group.

setup.exe /adminfile ArabicConfig.MSP

Click OK.

A dialog will appear: "Microsoft Office will restart your language changes. Please close all Office applications and open them again."

Close all Office apps completely (check Task Manager for background processes like OUTLOOK.EXE, WINWORD.EXE).

Reopen an Office app. The menus, ribbons, and dialogs should now be in Arabic (right-to-left layout).

Volume Licensing: If your Office 2016 was provided by an employer or school via Volume Licensing, you may need to download the language pack through the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or contact your IT administrator. Open any Office app → File → Account