Office has long been the productivity suite of choice in the Windows world, and it’s also been a favorite for even longer on the Macintosh side. Perhaps this is a good spot to remind everyone that Excel originated on the Mac!

1. Microsoft Office Mac Yosemite
2. Mac Office 2011 Update

Nov 10, 2014  Microsoft has released the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.4.6 update. In addition to the application improvements that are mentioned in this article, Office for Mac 2011 is now available as a subscription offering. For more information about subscription, see Frequently Asked Questions. Mar 12, 2020 Office 2016 for Mac is a version of Office that’s available as a one-time purchase from a retail store or through a volume licensing agreement. It will be supported with security updates and bug fixes, as needed, until October 13, 2020. Updates for Office 2016 for Mac are available from Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU).

Lots of hard work was put into the latest Mac version of Microsoft Office, and it shows. Office 2011 for Mac more closely mirrors the design of the PC version of Office (as you can see by Microsoft Word for Mac shown), but it still includes everything you’d demand from a native OS X application (such as Pages from iWork, which is Apple’s competing office productivity suite).

However, as with OS X itself, Office 2011 for Mac isn’t just an attractive exterior. Consider some of the advantages of Office 2011:

A free 1-month trial of Office 365 is included with each Microsoft Office 365 in-app purchase.Unmistakably Office, designed for MacGet started quickly with new, modern versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and OneDrive – combining the familiarity of Office and the unique Mac features you love.Microsoft WordThe trusted Word app lets you create, edit, view and share your files with others quickly and easily. Whether you are a blogger, writer, journalist, columnist, student or a project manager working on documentation, it’s as handy as you want it to be.Microsoft ExcelThe powerful Excel spreadsheet app lets you create, view, edit and share your files with others quickly and easily. A qualifying Office 365 subscription is required for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. It also lets you view and edit documents attached to emails. Microsoft powerpoint for mac trial.

• Perfect document compatibility with the Windows version of Office: You can both read and write documents with transparent ease, no matter which platform gets the file. Documents can be shared between platforms on the same network.

• Mirrored commands: Office 2013 for Windows and Office for Mac 2011 have similar menu items, dialogs, and settings, thus making OS X instantly familiar to anyone who’s used Office on a Windows PC.

• Support for native Aqua features: These features include transparent graphics in your documents, input and confirmation sheets, and palettes for formatting.

• Tons of templates, samples, and support files: Microsoft doesn’t scrimp on ready-to-use documents and templates, as well as additional fonts, clip art, and web samples.

• Outlook: Office for Mac 2011 includes a version of Outlook that’s similar to the Windows version in scope and power. It combines most of the features you find in the Apple Mail, Calendar, and Contacts applications.

Besides Outlook, Office for Mac 2011 includes three applications:

Microsoft Office Mac Yosemite

• Word: The word-processing application that rules the planet

• Excel: The leading spreadsheet application

• PowerPoint: A favorite presentation development application

Mac Office 2011 Update

The Office for Mac Home & Student suite costs about $150 at the time of this writing. You might save a few dollars if you buy it online from a web store.