Microsoft Office 2024 is the latest iteration of Microsoft’s productivity suite, released on October 1, 2024. It includes core applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, offering a one-time purchase option without the need for a subscription.
Key Features:
User Interface: Office 2024 introduces a refreshed interface aligned with Windows 11’s Fluent Design, featuring a new default theme and enhanced accessibility tools.
Excel Enhancements: Excel 2024 offers advanced data analysis capabilities, including Dynamic Arrays in charts, new text and array functions, and an IMAGE function that retrieves pictures from the web.
PowerPoint Improvements: PowerPoint 2024 introduces features like live camera feed insertion through the Cameo feature and a robust
recording studio to enhance presentations.
Outlook Updates: Outlook 2024 benefits from improved search capabilities and meeting options, including customized swipe gestures for Mac users.
Word Features: Word 2024 offers automatic file recovery, opening documents from the last session if disrupted, and supports OpenDocument format 1.4.
System Requirements:
Windows: Office 2024 is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
Mac: Office 2024 for Mac requires one of the latest three versions of macOS available at the time of installation.
Licensing and Support:
Editions: Available editions include Home & Student, Home & Business, Professional, and Professional Plus (the latter includes Microsoft Teams).
Support: Office 2024 receives five years of traditional support, concluding in 2029, followed by two years of extended support.