MS Office Version List

Here is a detailed overview of the different versions of Microsoft Office, including key features and enhancements for each release:

Early Versions

1. Microsoft Office for Windows (Office 1.0) (1990)
   • Included Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
   • Basic integration between applications.
2. Microsoft Office for Mac (Office 1.0) (1990)
   • Released simultaneously with the Windows version.
   • Featured Word 4.0, Excel 2.2, and PowerPoint 2.01.

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Office 2.x to Office 95

3. Microsoft Office 1.5 for Mac (1991)
   • Introduced Excel 3.0 and PowerPoint 2.01.
4. Microsoft Office 3.0 for Windows (Office 3.0) (1992)
   • Added Mail, a precursor to Outlook.
5. Microsoft Office 4.x (Office 4.0, 4.2, 4.3) (1994-1995)
   • Included Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, and PowerPoint 4.0.
   • Last version to support Windows 3.1.
6. Microsoft Office 95 (Office 7.0) (1995)
   • First 32-bit version.
   • Integrated tightly with Windows 95.
   • Added Schedule+ and Binder.

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Office 97 to Office 2003

7. Microsoft Office 97 (Office 8.0) (1996)
   • Introduced Office Assistant (Clippy), Natural Language Systems, and grammar check.
   • Added Outlook.
8. Microsoft Office 2000 (Office 9.0) (1999)
   • Introduced personalized menus and toolbars.
   • Improved web integration and collaboration features.
9. Microsoft Office XP (Office 10.0) (2001)
   • Enhanced security and stability.
   • Introduced Smart Tags and Task Panes.
10. Microsoft Office 2003 (Office 11.0) (2003)
    • Introduced Reading Layout, Research Task Pane, and XML support.
    • New branding with colored title bars for each application.

Office 2007 to Office 2013

11. Microsoft Office 2007 (Office 12.0) (2007)
    • Introduced the Ribbon interface.
    • New file formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) based on Office Open XML.
    • Enhanced graphics and formatting tools.
12. Microsoft Office 2010 (Office 14.0) (2010)
    • Improved Ribbon interface and introduced Backstage view.
    • Enhanced collaboration with real-time co-authoring.
    • Introduced Office Web Apps for online editing.
13. Microsoft Office 2013 (Office 15.0) (2013)
    • Designed for touch and mobile use.
    • Enhanced cloud integration with OneDrive.
    • Introduced new features like improved PDF editing and reading mode.

Office 2016 to Present

14. Microsoft Office 2016 (Office 16.0) (2015)
    • Real-time co-authoring.
    • Enhanced data analysis tools in Excel (Power Query and Power Pivot).
    • Improved collaboration features and cloud integration.
15. Microsoft Office 2019 (2018)
    • One-time purchase version parallel to Office 365 subscription.
    • Introduced new features like learning tools, text-to-speech, improved inking functionality, and enhanced accessibility.
16. Microsoft Office 2021 (2021)
    • Continued to offer one-time purchase options.
    • Included similar features to Office 2019 but with further performance improvements and additional tools.

Office 365 and Microsoft 365

17. Office 365 (2011-Present)
    • Subscription-based service introduced in 2011.
    • Continuously updated with new features and improvements.
    • Includes desktop applications as well as online services (OneDrive, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online).
    • Renamed to Microsoft 365 in 2020 to reflect the broader range of services beyond traditional Office applications.

Mac Versions

18. Microsoft Office 98 for Mac (1998)
    • Improved performance and introduced new interface elements.
    • Focused on compatibility with Windows versions.
19. Microsoft Office 2001 for Mac (2000)
    • Added new layout views and improved integration with Mac OS features.
20. Microsoft Office v. X for Mac (2001)
    • First version to run natively on Mac OS X.
21. Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac (2004)
    • Added Notebook Layout view and improved compatibility with Windows versions.
22. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (2008)
    • Introduced Elements Gallery and Publishing Layout view.
23. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac (2010)
    • Brought the Ribbon interface to Mac.
    • Improved cross-platform compatibility.
24. Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac (2015)
    • Redesigned interface, Retina display support, and improved performance.
25. Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac (2018)
    • Included similar new features as the Windows version, optimized for macOS.
26. Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (2021)
    • Similar features to the Windows version, with optimizations for macOS.