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New versions of Microsoft Office aren’t as big a deal as they used to be, thanks to the continuously updated (and continuously paid for) versions of the apps that come with a Microsoft 365 subscription. But for everyone else, there’s still Workplace 2021 , an upgrade in order to Office 2019 that’s coming to be able to both Windows and macOS on October 5, Microsoft announced today . Business office 2021 will add the same features as the Office Long-Term Servicing Channel (or LTSC, catchy) release, which is available today.
Compared to Office 2019, the last “perpetual” version of Office, the new version includes Dark Mode support, support for version 1. 3 associated with the OpenDocument format , new Excel functions and formulas, improved slide show recording for PowerPoint, and various user-interface tweaks and enhancements. Microsoft lists most regarding the new features here .
Microsoft plans to offer five years involving “Mainstream Support” for Office 2021, without any extended support beyond that. The end date with regard to Office 2021 support is in October of 2016, just a year after support ends regarding the Windows versions of Place of work 2016 and Office 2019.
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