Microsoft has introduced an updated version of Office 2024, designed for users who prefer a one-time purchase to a Microsoft 365 subscription. The new package includes improved versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook for Windows and macOS with a number of new features and improvements.
Office 2024 Update
New Design and Availability
Microsoft has released a new version of its popular office suite - Office 2024. This solution is aimed at users who do not want to subscribe to Microsoft 365. The updated Office 2024 is available for both individuals and small businesses . The package includes programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook, adapted to work on Mac and PC computers.
Office 2024 includes many of the improvements that Microsoft has been rolling out to Microsoft 365 subscribers over the past years. The previous standalone version of Office was released in 2021. The new version not only features improvements to the core applications, but also significant changes in accessibility and user interface.
The design of Office 2024 has undergone changes: it is now based on the concept of Fluent Design, which makes it visually consistent with the Windows 11 interface. Particular attention has been paid to improving the accessibility of the product.
Innovations in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
The most notable updates were in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Excel has new functions for working with text and arrays in tables, as well as the IMAGE function, which allows you to import images from the Internet. Additionally, Excel 2024 now supports dynamic array references in charts, which can update automatically. The company also claims improvements to the overall performance and stability of Excel 2024.
PowerPoint has added a new feature cameo, which allows you to integrate live camera feed into slides. There's also a new audio recording feature that includes narration, animation, transitions, and inking capabilities. To make presentations more accessible, you can now add subtitles to video and audio files on your slides.
Outlook 2024 has improved the search engine and expanded options for organizing meetings, including the ability to automatically shorten them. Mac users now have the ability to customize left and right swipe gestures.
Additional improvements and system requirements
Word, Excel and PowerPoint now support easy insertion of images from Android devices. Support for version 1.4 of the OpenDocument format (ODF) has been implemented with a number of new features. Word and PowerPoint now offer the ability to like and respond to comments in documents.
Word 2024 now has a session recovery feature after a computer crash, automatically opening all previously opened documents. OneNote 2024 offers enhanced inking and drawing capabilities.
Office 2024 requires a Microsoft account and an internet connection. The package is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, as well as the three latest versions of macOS.
Options and Pricing
Office 2024 comes in two flavors. Office Home 2024 costs $149.99 (3899 UAH for Ukraine) includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote for PC or Mac. The Office Home and Business 2024 version for $249.99 (9999 UAH) additionally contains Outlook and permission for commercial use of programs.
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- Microsoft is an American technology corporation, one of the largest software manufacturers
- Office - a suite of office applications developed by Microsoft
- Windows - a family of proprietary operating systems from Microsoft
- macOS is an operating system for Mac computers developed by Apple Inc.
- Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google
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Microsoft has introduced Office 2024, a new, subscription-free version of its popular office suite. The update includes improvements to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook, available for both home users and small businesses on Mac and PC.
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Maximilian
Microsoft has finally released a new version of Office without a subscription! 🎉 I wonder how different it will be from Microsoft 365?
Sophie
Yes, Maximilian, this is great news! I was particularly interested in the improvements in Excel. The new IMAGE function sounds promising for working with data 📊
Giovanni
Sophie, I agree! I was also impressed by the cameo feature in PowerPoint. Can you imagine how this could liven up your presentations? 🎥 Although I wonder if this will distract attention from the content...
Amelie
Giovanni, I think it depends on how to use this function. Personally, I think this is a great way to make remote presentations more personal and interactive 🤝
Viktor
It's all nonsense. Why are these bells and whistles needed? Good old Office 2003 coped with all tasks perfectly. And now, no matter what the version, it’s a complete headache with relearning.
Maximilian
Viktor, I understand your dissatisfaction, but progress cannot be stopped. New features can really make things easier. For example, automatically reducing appointments in Outlook is a dream! ⏰
Isabella
I'm glad that Microsoft is paying attention to accessibility. Subtitles in PowerPoint are great! 👏 Now presentations will become clearer for people with hearing impairments.
Sophie
Isabella, I absolutely agree! Availability is important. By the way, has anyone already tried the new version? I wonder how noticeable the improvements in Excel speed are? 🤔