TapTechNews October 2nd news, in addition to releasing the Windows11 Version 2024 update, Microsoft also launched the consumer version Office2024, which has now been listed in the Microsoft Store.
Unlike the subscription-based Microsoft365, Office2024 is a buyout product suitable for those not yet ready to switch to subscription. The relevant selling price information is as follows. TapTechNews queried the Microsoft China App Store and has not found relevant application information for now:
The Home&Student version is priced at $149.99 (about 1054 RMB currently).
The Home&Business version is priced at $249.99 (about 1756 RMB currently).
The main updates of Office2024 are as follows:
Introducing a new default theme that fits the visual effect of Windows11
Supporting OpenDocument Format 1.4.
Improving accessibility functions and inspectors.
Can easily add images from mobile devices.
Dynamic charts and new functions in Excel.
Improved document recovery in Word.
New drawing tools in OneNote.
Subtitle support in PowerPoint.
Better search function in Outlook.
Increased performance and customizable left and right swipe functions on macOS.
TapTechNews note: Office2024 is the first version that does not include Publisher and is compatible and supports three versions of Windows (Windows10, Windows11, and macOS (Sequoia, Sonoma, and Ventura)).
The Home&Student version and the Home&Business version of Office2024 have a five-year support life cycle and will continue to be supported until October 9, 2029, during which Microsoft will provide updates and security patches.