Microsoft Office 2024

Microsoft Office 2024, released on October 1, 2024, is the latest version of Microsoft’s renowned office suite. This version introduces updated features and improvements designed to optimize productivity and collaboration for both individuals and businesses. Microsoft Office 2024 offers various editions tailored to different users. This article describes what Microsoft Office 2024 entails, the available editions, their features, and the applications they include.

What is Microsoft Office 2024?

Microsoft Office 2024 is the latest version of Microsoft's productivity software, best known for applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This version focuses on introducing improvements and new features aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity. Microsoft aims to improve efficiency and ease of use by optimizing the user experience and supporting daily tasks. Microsoft Office 2024 is available only as a one-time purchase, not as a subscription.

Microsoft Office 2024: Licensing Types

There are several licensing types, each including different applications:

• Microsoft Office 2024 Home: One-time purchase, includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Compatible with Teams, intended for non-commercial use.
• Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business: One-time purchase, includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Compatible with Teams, for both commercial and non-commercial use.
• Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC Standard: One-time purchase, includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Publisher. Compatible with Teams, for both commercial and non-commercial use.
• Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC Professional: One-time purchase, includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Compatible with Teams, intended for commercial use.
• Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC Professional Plus: One-time purchase, includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Skype for Business. Compatible with Teams, intended for commercial use.

Microsoft Office 2024: Applications

As shown above, the different license types come with a variety of applications. Here is a brief explanation of each application:

• Word: Used for writing, reading, formatting, and printing documents.
• Excel: A spreadsheet editor featuring chart tools, pivot tables, calculation capabilities, and a programming language for macros called Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• PowerPoint: Software for creating presentations.
• Outlook: Organizes emails, shares documents, and allows calendar management.
• OneNote: Microsoft’s digital notebook.
• OneDrive: Microsoft’s online storage service.
• Teams: Collaboration application offering workplace chat and video conferencing.
• Access: Enables users to create databases, store and report data, and manage diverse data sources.
• Publisher: A desktop publishing tool providing more control over page design elements.
• Skype for Business: A business application for instant messaging and video calls.

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024

Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is a perpetual license of Microsoft Office 2024. It is mainly intended for organizations seeking stability. Users do not have to worry about constant updates, ensuring software consistency. Additionally, costs are more manageable since there are no recurring payments—only a one-time transfer. Moreover, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 supports Remote Desktop Services (RDS), allowing remote work through volume licenses. Retail or OEM licenses cannot use this feature. To use Microsoft Office LTSC 2024, one of the following operating systems is required:

• Windows 10
• Windows 10 LTSC 2019
• Windows 10 LTSC 2021
• Windows 11
• Windows Server 2022

Minimum requirements include:

• Processor: At least 1.1 GHz, two-core
• RAM: At least 4GB
• Disk space: At least 4GB
• Display: 1280 x 768 resolution

Microsoft Office 2024: Prices

The various editions of Microsoft Office 2024 offer different functionalities, reflected in the prices:

• Microsoft Office Home 2024: €149.00 per license.
• Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024: €250.00 per license.
• Microsoft Office Standard 2024: €530.00 per license (volume license, price may vary based on quantity).
• Microsoft Office Professional 2024: €600.00 per license.
• Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024: €672.00 per license (volume license, price may vary based on quantity).

Microsoft Office 2024: Support

The LTSC version of Microsoft Office 2024 has a support duration of 5 years, ending on October 9, 2029. Once this support ends, there will be no "Extended Support."
All other versions are supported under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy, which requires continuous updates and maintenance. The conditions for this policy include:

• Customers must stay current with the service and system requirements published for the product or service.
• Customers must have a license to use the product or service.
• Microsoft must provide current support for the product or service.