Microsoft Office for Mac is a suite of productivity software that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Each application serves a specific purpose, such as word processing, data analysis, and presentation creation.
The current version of Office for Mac is Office 2021, which was released in October 2020. Office 2021 for Mac is designed to work seamlessly with the latest version of macOS, including the new Apple Silicon-based Macs. It also includes new features such as an improved user interface, better collaboration tools, and support for Apple Silicon.
One of the major new features in Office 2021 for Mac is the improved user interface. The new interface is more modern and streamlined, making it easier to navigate and find the tools you need. Additionally, the new interface is optimized for use with the latest version of macOS, so it looks and feels like a native Mac application.
Another new feature in Office 2021 for Mac is the improved collaboration tools. With Office 2021 for Mac, it's easier than ever to work with others on documents and projects. You can now co-author documents in real-time, and share documents with others for editing and commenting. Additionally, you can use Office 2021 for Mac to chat with others and share files, all within the application.
In terms of specific features, Office 2021 for Mac includes new features in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook like dynamic arrays in Excel, new data analysis and visualization features in Excel, improved inking and slide transitions in PowerPoint and improved search in Outlook.
In Word, Office 2021 for Mac includes new features like improved grammar checking, new design options, and support for LaTeX mathematical notation. Additionally, Word now has a new feature called "Learning Tools," which makes it easier for students and others with learning disabilities to read and write.
Excel has new features like dynamic arrays, which allow you to perform complex calculations with ease. Additionally, Excel now includes new data analysis and visualization features, making it easier to create charts and graphs that help you understand your data.
PowerPoint has improved inking features, making it easier to annotate slides and drawings. Additionally, PowerPoint now includes new slide transitions, which can help make your presentations more engaging and dynamic.
Outlook has improved search features, making it easier to find the emails and files you need. Additionally, Outlook now includes new calendar features, such as improved scheduling and the ability to share your calendar with others.
The system requirements for Office 2021 for Mac are:
- macOS version 11.0 or later
- 64-bit processor
- 6 GB of free hard disk space
- 2 GB of RAM
Office 2016 for Mac was the previous version of Office for Mac and it can be used on macOS versions 10.10 or later, with at least 4 GB of free hard disk space and 2 GB of RAM.
Before Office 2016, Office 2011 for Mac was the previous version which can be used on Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later, with at least 3 GB of free hard disk space and 1 GB of RAM.
