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Everything That Is New in Office 2024

Everything That Is New in Office 2024

What’s new in Microsoft Office 2024, including key features, updates, and changes.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Office 2024 is here, and it's packed with smart updates designed to make your work faster, easier, and more connected. Whether you use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other Office apps, this version brings helpful improvements without changing what you already know.

Get Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus (PC)


What's new in the Office 2024 design?

Office 2024 introduces a modern and clean design. It uses Microsoft's Fluent Design system to create a consistent look across all Office apps. It feels natural on both Windows 11 and Windows 10.

What's new in Excel 2024?

Excel 2024 is faster, more visual, and packed with new tools to work with data.

  • Dynamic Charts: Charts now update automatically when you use dynamic arrays.

  • New Functions: 14 new text and array functions make it easier to work with data.

  • IMAGE Function: Add web images directly in cells.

  • Performance Boost: Excel runs faster and handles big files better.

What's new in Word 2024?

Word 2024 helps you recover work easily and work faster with images.

  • Auto-Recovery: If Word crashes, your documents are automatically restored.

  • Mobile Photo Insert: Add pictures directly from your Android phone into Word.

What's new in Outlook 2024?

Outlook 2024 improves how you search and schedule your time.

  • Improved Search: Quicker results for emails, calendar events, and contacts.

  • Smarter Meetings: Automatically shorten meetings to avoid burnout.

What's new in PowerPoint 2024?

PowerPoint 2024 makes it easier to present and record professional slides.

  • Cameo: Add your live camera feed into your slides.

  • Recording Studio: Record slides with voice, video, and digital ink.

  • Subtitles: Add captions to audio and video for accessibility.

What's new in OneNote 2024?

OneNote has improved inking tools for smoother writing and better control.

  • Instant Ink: Your digital pen feels smoother and more natural.

  • More Customization: New colors, pen sizes, and better tool organization.

What's new in Access 2024?

Access 2024 brings new cloud capabilities for better data management.

  • Dataverse Support: Easily store Access data in the cloud and connect with Power Platform.

What's new in Visio 2024?

Visio 2024 adds more shapes, templates, and design tools for better diagrams.

  • New Stencils: Includes Azure, Kubernetes, pictograms, and sticky notes.

  • Improved Diagrams: Easier to create professional visuals for business, IT, and planning.


What other updates are in Office 2024?

Office 2024 adds helpful integration and support features.

  • Android Device Support: Insert images from your phone into documents.

  • Supports OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.4

  • Like Comments: You can now react to comments with a Like.

What else should you know about Office 2024?

  • Office 2024 is a one-time purchase (not a subscription).

  • It’s designed for users who want classic Office apps without ongoing fees.

  • Microsoft Publisher is no longer included.

  • The “Publish to Power BI” feature has been removed from Excel.

  • Teams is not built in and must be downloaded separately if needed.

Which editions of Office 2024 are available?

Office 2024 comes in different editions to match different needs:

  • Microsoft Office 2024 Home: Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

  • Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business: Includes everything in Home plus Outlook and permission for business use.

  • Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus (PC): Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and OneNote.

How long is Office 2024 supported?

Microsoft Office 2024 receives five years of security updates, with no new features added after release. This version follows the same support lifecycle as Office 2021.


How does Office 2024 compare to Office 2021?

Feature

Office 2021 Professional Plus

Office 2024 Professional Plus

Release Year

2021

2024

Design

Classic Ribbon

Fluent Design (Modern Look)

Excel

Basic features

New functions, dynamic charts, better performance

Word

Standard recovery

Auto-session recovery, Android image insert

Outlook

Traditional search

Faster search, smart scheduling

PowerPoint

Basic features

Cameo, Recording Studio, captions support

OneNote

Limited ink support

Instant ink, better Draw tab

Access

Local database

Dataverse (cloud support)

Visio

Fewer stencils

More templates, Azure/Kubernetes shapes

ODF 1.4 Support

No

Yes

Price Model

One-time purchase

One-time purchase

If you use Office daily and want better speed, smarter tools, and a more modern experience, Office 2024 is a solid upgrade from Office 2021.


Should you upgrade to Office 2024?

Office 2024 makes everyday work simpler, faster, and more connected without changing the tools you rely on. It’s perfect for users who want the power of Microsoft Office without a subscription.

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