Microsoft Office for macOS - which versions are available?

There have been many versions of Microsoft Office for macOS - almost every major release on PC received a Mac equivalent. Until now, the following versions of MS Office have been released for Apple devices:

• Microsoft Office for Mac (1989 - 1994)
• Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition (1998)
• Microsoft Office 2001 for Mac OS X
• Office 2004 for Mac
• Office 2008 for Mac
• Office 2011 for Mac
• Office 2016 for Mac
• Office 2019 for Mac
• Office 2021 for Mac
• Office Mobile for iOS

At Key-Soft, you’ll find premium product keys for some of the most popular versions of Office for Mac, including Office 2016, Office 2019, and Office 2021, as well as a Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus account that can be used on macOS devices, Windows devices, and mobile devices. 

How to buy Microsoft Office for Mac?

If you’re looking to buy one of the older versions of Microsoft Office for macOS, you might have difficulties finding any offers directly from Microsoft nowadays. Microsoft is only officially selling their latest Office suite on their website, Office 2021. You can also buy a subscription to Microsoft 365, starting at £5.99/month, which gives easy access to all Microsoft Office applications from a range of devices, including macOS and iOS ones, but also PC and Android.

If you want to save some money on your purchase, buying a genuine Office for Mac product keywill cost you only a fraction of what the retail price would normally be, while granting you access to the same perpetual licence - everything is done 100% legally, giving you access to an original product key after purchase. At Key-Soft, customers can enjoy a safe shopping experience and immediate product key delivery via email. With thousands of positive reviews, Key-Soft.co.uk is a safe and reliable store to purchase original product keys for Microsoft products at an affordable price.

Which version of Office for macOS is the latest?

There are currently two latest versions of Microsoft Office for Mac available for worldwide users: Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac and Microsoft 365, which also offers subscription services on Mac devices.

Microsoft Office 2021 is the latest standalone release of the Office suite for Microsoft Windows macOS operating systems. In comparison to previous versions, Office 2021 introduces dozens of new co-authoring features, making it simple and easy to co-work on the same document in real time - no need to send your colleagues notes or emails, as everyone involved is immediately notified when the file is changed.

A new commenting system has also been introduced to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, giving authors easy-to-use tools for creating, editing, and resolving comments. Everyone who is currently editing the document will be visible, with a noticeable prompt marking the location where they are implementing changes, so that everyone knows where other authors are in the document at the time.

The whole suite received a visual refresh, with a revamped Ribbon menu and a clean, easy-to-use interface with simple icons. Several applications from the suite received individual updates as well, including a range of new functions for Excel (XLOOKUP, SORT, UNIQUE, SEQUENCE, and more), and a new and improved Record Slide Show mode in PowerPoint.

Microsoft 365 vs. Office 2021 for Mac

The main difference between Microsoft 365 for Mac and Office 2021 for Mac is that the first one is a subscription service, while the other is a one-time purchase. In contrast to Office 2021, Microsoft 365 offers access to the latest updates and bug fixes, while the standalone Office 2021 only receives security updates. Microsoft 365 can also be used on all your devices, with up to five devices at the same time - no matter whether you’re using a PC, macOS, tablet, or phone. 

Whether you decide to go with a subscription to Microsoft 365 or a standalone purchase of Office 2021 for Mac, you’ll find both Office packages for Mac for affordable prices - only a fraction of what major retailers ask for equivalent packages!