To use a 32-bit LIP, you must have the already installed. If you attempt to install a 32-bit LIP on a 64-bit installation, the process will fail due to architecture mismatch.
: Approximately 1 GB is generally recommended for proofing tools and associated language files. How to Install and Enable the LIP
: LIPs provide a localized interface for some but not all parts of Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Each LIP requires a specific base language (usually English, Spanish, French, or Chinese Simplified).
Microsoft Office 2016 is legacy software. Download links found on third-party sites may be unsafe. Always attempt to source language packs directly from Microsoft’s catalog or your organization's IT administrator.
In Office 2016, the line between "Language Interface Packs" and full "Language Packs" blurred compared to older versions like 2010. For Office 2016, Microsoft generally offered full Language Packs via Volume Licensing, while Home and Business users often utilized these packs to change display languages. Some LIPs require a specific "parent language" (usually English) to be installed first.