Exploring Microsoft Office 2024: Personal Software Meets Professional Software Without Subscription
Personal Software and Professional Software: The Launch of Microsoft Office 2024
Earlier this month, Microsoft finally released the latest version of Microsoft Office that isn't tied to Microsoft 365, allowing customers to buy access to the recent versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a one-time payment instead of a subscription.
Key Features of Office 2024
With Office 2024, Microsoft promises improved performance, updated user interfaces, and more tools for analyzing data and embedding images in Excel. Users can look forward to new features not available in Office 2021.
- Office Home 2024: Priced at $149.99, suitable for private users and students, installable on a single Windows PC or Mac.
- Office Home & Business 2024: Costs $249.99, includes Outlook, designed for small businesses.
- Office LTSC 2024: Available for commercial use, includes comprehensive applications, also a one-time payment option.
Differences Between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365
Microsoft explains that Microsoft 365 is a subscription service offering premium apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with added benefits such as 1 TB of OneDrive storage and ongoing features updates. In contrast, Office 2024 serves as a static suite with no upgrade options available after purchase.
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