Minimum versions for sensitivity labels in Office apps

Microsoft 365 licensing guidance for security & compliance.

The capabilities tables on this page supplement Manage sensitivity labels in Office apps by listing the minimum Office version that introduced specific capabilities for sensitivity labels built in to Office apps, or if the label capability is in public preview or not available.

New versions of Office apps are made available at different times for different update channels. For Windows, you'll get the new capabilities earlier when you're on the Current Channel or Monthly Enterprise Channel, rather than Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel. The minimum version numbers can also be different from one update channel to the next. For more information, see Overview of update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps and Update history for Microsoft 365 Apps.

New capabilities that are in private preview aren't included in the tables but you might be able to join these previews by nominating your organization for the Microsoft Information Protection private preview program.

Tip

When you compare the minimum versions in the tables with the versions you have, remember the common practice of release versions to omit leading zeros.

For example, you have version 4.2128.0 and read that 4.7.1+ is the minimum version. For easier comparison, read 4.7.1 (no leading zeros) as 4.0007.1 (and not 4.** 7000**.1). Your version of 4.2128.0 is higher than 4.0007.1; so, your version is supported.

Sensitivity label capabilities in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The numbers listed are the minimum Office application versions required for each capability.

Note

For Windows and the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel, the minimum supported version numbers might not yet be released. Learn more.

Capability Windows Mac iOS Android Web
Manually apply, change, or remove label Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Yes - opt-in
Multi-language support Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Not available
Apply a default label to new documents Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Yes - opt-in
Apply a default label to existing documents Current Channel: 2208+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2207+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.63+ Not available Not available Yes - opt-in
Require a justification to change a label Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Yes - opt-in
Provide help link to a custom help page Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Yes - opt-in
Mark the content Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Yes - opt-in
Markings with variables Current Channel: 2010+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2010+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2102+
16.42+ 2.42+ 16.0.13328+ Yes - opt-in
Assign permissions now Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 2.21+ 16.0.11231+ Yes - opt-in
Let users assign permissions:
- Prompt users for custom permissions (users and groups)
Current Channel: 2004+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2004+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2008+
16.35+ Not available Not available Preview
Let users assign permissions:
- Prompt users for custom permissions (users, groups, and organizations)
Current Channel: 2212+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available Not available Not available Preview
Audit label-related user activity:
- Excludes encryption details
Current Channel: 2011+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2011+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.43+ 2.46+ 16.0.13628+ Yes
Audit label-related user activity:
- Includes encryption details
Current Channel: 2301+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.70+ 2.70+ 16.0.16130+ Not available
Require users to apply a label to their email and documents Current Channel: 2101+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2101+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.45+ 2.47+ 16.0.13628+ Yes - opt-in
Apply a sensitivity label to files automatically
- Using sensitive info types
Current Channel: 2009+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2009+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2102+
16.44+ Not available Not available Yes - opt-in
Apply a sensitivity label to files automatically
- Using trainable classifiers
Current Channel: 2105+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2105+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.49+ Not available Not available Not available
Support co-authoring and AutoSave for labeled and encrypted documents Current Channel: 2107+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2107+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2202+
16.51+ 2.58+ 16.0.14931+ Yes - opt-in
PDF support Current Channel: 2208+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2209+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available 2.82+ 16.0.17224+ Yes - opt-in
Sensitivity bar and display label color Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2303+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available Not available Not available Not available
Default sublabel for parent label Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available Not available Not available Not available
Scope labels to files or emails Current Channel: 2301+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.70+ 2.70+ 16.0.16130+ Yes - opt-in
Double Key Encryption (DKE) Current Channel: 2307+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2309+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2308+
16.85+ 2.85+ Preview: Beta Channel Not available
Document tracking and revocation Current Channel: 2402+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2402+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2402+
Not available Not available Not available Not available
Prevent connected experiences that analyze content Current Channel: 2406+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2406+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2402+
Not available Not available Not available Not available
Dynamic watermarks Preview: Current Channel (Preview) 16.87+ 2.88+ Preview: Beta Channel Yes

Sensitivity label capabilities in Outlook

The numbers listed are the minimum Office application versions required for each capability.

Note

For Windows and the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel, the minimum supported version numbers might not yet be released. Learn more

Capability Outlook for Windows Outlook for Mac Outlook on iOS Outlook on Android Outlook on the web New Outlook for Windows*
Manually apply, change, or remove label
- Files and emails
Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Manually apply, change, or remove label
- Calendar items
Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2402+
16.70+ ** 4.2331.0+ 4.2326.1+ Yes Yes
Multi-language support Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Apply a default label Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Require a justification to change a label Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Provide help link to a custom help page Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Mark the content Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Content markings with variables Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Assign permissions now Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Let users assign permissions:
- Do Not Forward
Current Channel: 1910+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 1910+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2002+
16.21+ 4.7.1+ 4.0.39+ Yes Yes
Let users assign permissions:
- Encrypt-Only
Current Channel: 2011+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2011+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.48+ ** 4.2112.0+ 4.2112.0+ Yes Yes
Require users to apply a label to their email and documents Current Channel: 2101+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2101+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.43+ ** 4.2111+ 4.2111+ Yes Yes
Audit label-related user activity:
- Excludes encryption details
Current Channel: 2011+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2011+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.51+ ** 4.2126+ 4.2126+ Yes Yes
Audit label-related user activity:
- Includes encryption details
Current Channel: 2301+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.70+ ** 4.2309+ 4.2309+ Not available Not available
Apply a sensitivity label to emails automatically
- Using sensitive info types
Current Channel: 2009+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2009+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2102+
16.44+ ** Not available Not available Yes Yes
Apply a sensitivity label to emails automatically
- Using trainable classifiers
Current Channel: 2105+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2105+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.49+ Not available Not available Yes Yes
Different settings for default label and mandatory labeling Current Channel: 2105+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2105+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2108+
16.43+ ** 4.2111+ 4.2111+ Yes Yes
PDF support Current Channel: 2205+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2205+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Apply S/MIME protection Current Channel: 2211+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2211+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.61+ ** 4.2226+ 4.2203+ Yes Not available
Sensitivity bar Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2303+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available 4.2316.0+ 4.2316.0+ Yes Yes
Display label color Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2303+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.71+ 4.2316.0+ 4.2316.0+ Yes Yes
Default sublabel for parent label Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Scope labels to files or emails Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
16.70+ ** 4.2309+ 4.2309+ Yes Yes
Label inheritance from email attachments Current Channel: 2302+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2302+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2302+
Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Double Key Encryption (DKE) Current Channel: 2307+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2309+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2308+
Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Prevent connected experiences that analyze content Current Channel: 2406+

Monthly Enterprise Channel: 2406+

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: 2402+
Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Footnotes:

* For information about the new Outlook for Windows, see Getting started with the new Outlook for Windows

** Requires the new Outlook for Mac

Future releases

For information about new labeling capabilities that are planned for future releases, use the Microsoft 365 roadmap.