Microsoft Office 2016 is the new version of the Microsoft Office suite. It enhances and unifies visual changes from the 2013 version, adding new online features through Office 365, and also adds new features requested by the users and a general performance improvement for the whole package. As a teaser, and probably to win back the heart of Mac community, Microsoft is releasing the preview version of Office 2016 for Mac available for free download from early March 2015. According to Microsoft, Microsoft Office 2016 for the Mac is powered by the cloud so you can access your documents on OneDrive, OneDrive for Business. Microsoft 365 now has all your favorite Office 365 apps in one place. Enjoy new levels of productivity and collaboration with powerful Microsoft 365 tools. CNET Download provides free downloads for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices across all categories of software and apps, including security, utilities, games, video and browsers.
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The familiar Office you know and love.
With the redesigned Ribbon and your favorite cross-platform features and keyboard shortcuts, you’ll be up and running with the new Office for Mac in no time!
Thoughtfully optimized for your preferred device.
The new Office for Mac user interface is designed from the ground up to take advantage of the latest Mac features, including retina display and full-screen view support.
Your documents, anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Sign into the new Office for Mac and easily access your recently used documents on any device with seamless integration with OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint.
Word. Create, polish, and share beautiful and professional documents.
The new Word for Mac has state of the art editing, reviewing, and sharing tools. The new Design tab provides quick access to features and the new Format Object task pane gives you complete control over pictures, shapes, and effects.
Excel. Analyze and visualize your data in new and intuitive ways.
The new Excel for Mac brings you a fresh user interface as well as many functions from Excel 2013 for Windows. You’ll even be able to use your favorite keyboard shortcuts, giving you a more consistent cross-platform experience.
PowerPoint. Create, collaborate, and effectively present your ideas.
The new PowerPoint for Mac brings new slide transitions, an improved Animations task pane, and an improved coauthoring experience, including threaded comments alongside your slides and the ability to visually compare version conflicts and confidently choose the right one to keep.
OneNote. Harness your thoughts in your very own digital notebook.
Whether you are at home, on the go, or in the office, OneNote allows you to take your notes wherever you go while sharing and collaborating with others.
Outlook. Enjoy an Outlook mail experience that's fast and looks great.
New features in Outlook include Online Archive support, category list sync, weather in calendar, apps for Office, and side-by-side calendar.
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