What's new in Office 365
As an Office 365 subscriber, you regularly get new and improved Office features. Take a look below to see what's available to you today.
Latest updates for Windows Desktop
Take a look at what's new in Version 1804 (Build 9226.xxxx).
Listen to your emails
Do you have your hands full? No problem! Let Outlook read your emails aloud, while highlighting as it's read.
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Convert your ink
Take scribbled notes and drawings, and convert them into readable text and crisp shapes to create a polished presentation.
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Never miss a reminder
Choose to set reminders to pop up over windows you're working in. Otherwise, Outlook will flash the taskbar to get your attention.
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Mark deleted items as read
You asked for it! You can now set any message that you delete as read. Opt in by clicking File > Options > Mail.
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Task board filtering
You asked for it! Streamline your task boards by filtering on key resources or summary tasks.
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Set percent complete from a task board
Choose a percent complete for each column, and then update task completion with drag-and-drop.
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Sprint navigation
We heard you! You can now switch from one sprint view to another, and quickly move tasks between sprints.
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If you're an Office Insider, check out the What's new for Office Insiders page instead.
Note: If you use Office 2016 at work, the availability of the features above may vary based on your company's update policies.
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More about releases
When do I get new features?
New Office 365 features are sometimes rolled out over a period of time to all subscribers.
Complete list of all updates
Get information about all the channel releases for Office 365 client applications.
New for non-subscribers
Not an Office 365 subscriber but using Office 2016? Find out what's available in your version.
Previous releases
March 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1803 (Build 9126.2116).
Break the language barrier
Translate words, phrases, and other text selections to another language with Microsoft Translator.
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Collaboration made easy
Need to bring together a group of people working on a project? Creating a group is easier than ever. We have modernized the creation process and made it clutter-free. Give it a try!
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Keep your Visio diagram and Excel data in sync
When you edit a Data Visualizer diagram, you can update the linked Excel data with the latest diagram content, and keep everything in sync.
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Data Visualizer audit template
Import content from Excel and create audit diagrams for financial transactions, inventory management, and more.
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Built-in database model diagrams
The new Database Model Diagram template accurately models your database as a Visio diagram. No add-in required.
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More stencils for business diagrams
Using modern shapes, compare and contrast data with a Venn diagram, or draw Cycle, Matrix, or Pyramid diagrams to help tell your story.
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February 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1802 (Build 9001.2138).
Email sorting made easy
We heard you! For those of you who are not (yet!) using the Focused Inbox, we've brought back sorting options and the Unread filter above the message list.
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Know who you'll be meeting with
Now you can see people's responses to a meeting request, even if you're not the organizer.
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January 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1801 (Build 9001.2138).
Write your best resume with help from LinkedIn*
With Resume Assistant, see real work experiences examples, top skills, and jobs for a given role.
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* Only available when the display language is set to English and region is to the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, or United States.
Precision selecting
Ever selected too many cells or the wrong ones? You can now deselect extraneous cells without having to start over.
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Meet your target
Easily keep track of the word count in your document as you scroll and ensure that you're hitting your target whether you're crafting a 250 word essay or your own memoir.
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December 2017
Take a look at what's new in Version 1712 (Build 8827.2148).
Get moving with 3D models
Increase the visual and creative impact of your presentations by adding your 3D models and bringing them to life with animations such as swinging gently, or jumping and turning.
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Meet Focused Inbox
Messages you need to act on right away appear in Focused while the rest wait for you in Other. Messages will no longer be moved to the Clutter folder.
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Convert SVG icons into shapes
Transform all SVG pictures and icons into Office shapes so you can change their color, size, or texture.
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November 2017
Find out what's new in Version 1711 (Build 8730.2122).
Export to 4K
When you export a presentation to video, 4K resolution is now an option.
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Run a slide with your digital pen *
Use your Surface pen, or any other pen with a Bluetooth button, to advance your slides.
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* Requires Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
October 2017
Find out what's new in Version 1710 (Build 8625.2121).
Break the language barrier
Translate words, phrases, or the whole document into another language using Microsoft Translator, right in Word.
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Learn with the new Office Training Center
Do more with all of your office apps using new templates, tips, and guides - all in the new Office Training Center.
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Publish to Microsoft Stream
Share a presentation as a video securely within your organization by using Microsoft Stream.
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Project gets agile
Manage your agile projects in Microsoft Project using the backlogs, task boards, sprints, and more. Both Scrum and Kanban methodologies are supported.
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Task Board views
Sort tasks on cards in the Task Board view. Reorder and move cards between columns on the board just like in Agile projects.
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September 2017
Find out what's new in Version 1709 (Build 8528.2139).
Apply data graphics to Data Visualizer diagrams
Save time when you create a Data Visualizer diagram by automatically applying shape data as data graphics.
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August 2017 updates
Take a visual tour of updates released in Version 1708 (Build 8431.2074).
Insert 3D models to see all angles
Use 3D models to increase visual and creative impact in your documents, workbooks, presentations, and messages. Easily insert a 3D model, and then rotate it through 360 degrees. Bring 3D models to life in PowerPoint presentations with the Morph transition, which creates cinematographic animations between slides.
Download these templates and give this feature a try! WORD TEMPLATE | EXCEL TEMPLATE | POWERPOINT TEMPLATE
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New ink effects
Express your ideas with flair using metallic pens and ink effects like rainbow, galaxy, lava, ocean, gold, silver, and more.
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PowerPoint Designer transforms more types of slides
Designer now recommends design ideas for timelines in a bulleted list.
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Work faster, get more done
Bring on those complex workbooks with multiple sheets. Excel opens faster so you can crunch formulas with large ranges, filter lots of rows, or copy and paste faster.
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Quick access to attachments
Ever struggled to find a file that was sent to you as an attachment? Worry no more! Just click File > Open> Shared with me.
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Info about people and groups – at a glance
Profile cards show you the most relevant details, whether you're on the desktop, the web, or using a mobile app.
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Add an appointment to a group calendar
Now you can let everyone in your group known when you'll be away without sending a meeting in email.
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More accessible than ever
We've made it easier to read and edit text, tables, lists and images in email when you're using a screen reader.
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Improved smart quotes
You asked for it! Smart quotes are now smarter after em dashes (—).
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Manage a task in Planner
Link a Project task to Planner plans, allowing you to break the tasks into subtasks, add a team, assign tasks, and manage the work on the Planner board.
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Link or import data from Salesforce
You can now link to or import data from Salesforce, which is a customer resource management (CRM), cloud-based business solution.
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Link or import data from Dynamics 365
We've also now added the ability to link to or import data from Dynamics 365, which is a customer resource management (CRM), cloud-based business solution.
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Not just on your Desktop anymore
Visio Online is a new way to create and edit your diagrams right in your favorite browser.
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July 2017 updates
Take a visual tour of updates released in Version 1707 (Build 8326.2058).
We save for you!
Changes are automatically saved for documents, workbooks, and presentations stored in the cloud, and you can see others' updates in seconds.
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Designer transforms more types of slides
Designer now recommends design ideas for timelines presented as bulleted lists.
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See what's changed
Slides that have been modified by other users are highlighted.
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While you were away
Changes made by others to your worksheets or presentations since your last visit are highlighted.
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Edit using Learning Tools
Learning Tools are now available in Web Layout view. Adjust text spacing and show syllables while you edit. In any view, see each word highlighted as the document is read aloud.
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Helpful sounds improve accessibility
Turn on audio cues to guide you as you work. Find the command in Options > Ease of Access. No add-in needed.
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Cloud attachments just got better
Now, when you save or drag and drop OneDrive attachments to your computer, we download the file for you.
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Editing a new item is more accessible
Use a quick shortcut (Ctrl+E) to edit a new item from a Combo Box or List Box.
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Label Name property
Enhance accessibility by associating a label with a control on a form.
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June 2017 updates
Take a visual tour of updates released in Version 1706 (Build 8229.2073).
If you're an Office Insider, check out the What's new for Office Insiders page instead.
Have pens, will travel
Choose a personal set of pens, highlighters, and pencils for inking, and have them available to you across apps.
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Quick access to superscript and subscript
Keep the superscript and subscript commands at your fingertips by adding them to the Ribbon or the Quick Access Toolbar.
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PowerPoint Designer transforms more types of slides
Designer now recommends design ideas for charts added to your slides.
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May 2017 updates
Take a visual tour of updates released in Version 1705 (Build 8201.2075).
Enhanced writing assistance with Editor pane
Use the Editor pane for advanced spelling, grammar, and writing styles recommendations. It's built to be accessible with improved support for assistive technologies.
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New data transformation: Add Column From Examples
In the Query Editor, create a new column by providing sample values. As you type, Excel detects the required transformations and shows a preview of the new column.
Keep the copy
Copy your cells and , before you paste, you can still do other tasks like typing or inserting cells.
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Quickly access the groups you use the most
Groups you're most likely to interact with now appear at the top of the list.
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Latest updates for Mac
See what's new in Version 16.13.18051301, the May update.
If you're an Office Insider, check out the What's new for Office Insiders page instead.
Pivoting data through time
Want to take a look your PivotTable data across years, quarters, months or even days? Easily filter a PivotTable with a timeline filter by sliding the date range.
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Chat with co-authors while you edit
Collaborate more effectively by chatting with your co-authors without ever leaving the app.
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Swipe right or swipe left? You decide!
Set the swipe left and swipe right gestures to the actions you use most. Choose from Delete, Archive, Mark as Read, Flag, or None.
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Add pizzazz with icons
Increase the visual impact of your documents, worksheets, and presentations by inserting and editing one of our 500 icons available to you!
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Accessibility built right in
Use your keyboard to access the ribbon quickly and to format the words or pictures you just inserted.
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What week is it?
You asked for it! Display week numbers in Month View and in the Mini-calendar.
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Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider and get early access to the latest Office innovations. We're continuously hard at work on exclusive monthly upgrades and new features for Office 365 subscribers.
Grow your Office skills
More about releases
Complete list of all updates
Get more information about all the releases for Office for Mac and links to download the apps.
When do I get new features?
New Office 365 features are sometimes rolled out over a period of time to all subscribers.
New for non-subscribers
Not an Office 365 subscriber but using Office 2016? Find out what's available in your version.
Previous releases
April 2018 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 16.12.180410.
Better sharing and collaboration
Your locally synced OneDrive documents, workbooks, and presentations open directly from the cloud, allowing you to AutoSave, share, and collaborate easily.
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Add visual impact
Insert and edit Scalable Vector Graphics (SVGs) in your documents, workbooks, presentations, and emails to add visual interest and retain a high image quality.
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A more actionable calendar
Click any meeting or event in your calendar to see all of the associated details. Check out who is invited, edit your response, or join the meeting, all in one place.
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Easier scanning of search results
Ever tried searching for a word or name, and wished Outlook would highlight your search term in the item list or Preview pane? Well, wonder no more.
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March 2018 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 16.11.180311.
Do more with Focus Mode
We heard you! Focus Mode now opens at your set zoom level and shows the page number while you scroll
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Rendering embedded fonts
Fonts that have been embedded in a presentation now appear correctly when viewed in PowerPoint for Mac. No more surprises!
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Bring structure to your emails
We heard you! Insert tables in your messages and calendar events, and bring structure to your content. No more copying and pasting from other Office apps.
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What time is it?
Want to know what time it is in another part of the world? Add a second time zone to your Outlook and never wonder again!
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Timeliness across time zones
Traveling across time zones? Create an event with different start and end time zones, and Outlook will take care of the conversion. No mental math required!
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Make your text larger... and smaller, too
Increase or decrease the font size in your sidebar, message list, and reading pane.
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February 2018 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 16.10.180210.
Precision selecting
Ever selected too many cells or the wrong ones? You can now deselect extraneous cells without having to start over.
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Slice and dice your table data
You loved slicers for PivotTables. You can now use them in tables too to see exactly what filters you have applied.
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Shine the light on what matters
Grab the new highlighter to flag important information.
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Speed up calculations
By taking advantage of multiple processing threads, Excel updates formulas much faster when values are changed.
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January 2018 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 16.9.180116.
Edit with others in real time
Thumbnails in the upper-right corner of the window show who else is working with you in a shared document. Flag icons show where others are working and you can view changes as they type.
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Learn More: Word | PowerPoint
Collaborative editing
Work with others at the same time in your workbook. Check out the thumbnails in the upper-right corner of the window show who else is viewing or editing the file with you.
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We save for you!
Changes are saved automatically for documents, worksheets, and presentations stored in the cloud, and you can see others’ updates in seconds. Need to roll back? Check the version history for a list of changes and access to earlier versions.
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More charts
Use new charts, such as funnel, sunburst and histogram, to transform your data into professional visualizations, or use the new Map chart type to transform geographic data into a map with just a few steps.
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More functions
Shorten the formulas you write using the new logical functions IFS and SWITCH.
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LEARN MORE: IFS FUNCTION | SWITCH FUNCTION
See what's changed
Slides that have been modified by others while you were away are highlighted.
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A quick start to your research
Starting from scratch is hard. QuickStarter automatically creates an outline for your topic of choice with suggested talking points and designs that make your presentation pop.
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Trim media
Remove unwanted content from the beginning or end of an audio or video clip.
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Quickly access your sites and groups
Quickly find presentations stored in your frequently used sites and groups in the Open menu.
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Better support for PivotTable charts
Change your filters in a PivotTable, and the chart you created will automatically adjust to show exactly what you want.
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Laser pointer in Slide Show
Use your mouse as a laser pointer to draw attention to certain parts of your slide.
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October 2017 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 15.39.
Improved Visual Basic Editor
Create and edit macros in the Visual Basic Editor using IntelliSense, VBA menus and toolbars, debug tools, an object browser, and more.
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Improved readability and accessible, too
Your email message and meeting invitation headers are now easier on the eyes. Less clutter, better keyboard navigation, and improved VoiceOver. Check it out!
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August 2017 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 15.37.
Your first draft just got easier
Researcher helps you find relevant quotes, citable sources, and images - all without leaving Word.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 subscription.
Click more confidently
Malicious links in documents, workbooks, and presentations are blocked to keep you safer.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 subscription.
July 2017 updates
Take a look at the feature released in Version 15.36.
Send email on your schedule
Delay the delivery of a message or choose when it will be sent.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 subscription.
All your favorite folders in one place
Create shortcuts to all folders you use regularly. All shortcuts are listed in Favorites at the top of your Sidebar.
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Pictures in headers and footers
Customize your printed workbooks by adding images to headers and footers.
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June 2017 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 15.35.
Spend less time writing emails
Create an email template and reuse it later to save time.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 work or school account.
Request Read Receipts and Delivery Notifications
Get notified when your important email messages have been delivered to and opened by recipients.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 work or school account.
Easier account setup
Now, when you add an Exchange or Gmail account, settings are updated for you. Just provide your username and password, and you are good to go.
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May 2017 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 15.34 (17051500).
Modern backgrounds for Focus Mode
Choose from Twilight or Polar Night backgrounds, when you're in Focus Mode on the View tab.
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Groups in Outlook for Mac
View your top 10 groups, and read or reply to group conversations directly from the Groups folders.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 work or school account.
Latest updates for iOS
See what's new and improved in the May feature update. Includes features released in Version 2.13.18050501 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and weekly updates for Outlook for iOS.
Keep an historical perspective
View and restore earlier versions of your files saved to OneDrive or SharePoint from within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Know who's who*
Better understand how people fit in your organization, and use that information to more efficiently communicate and collaborate with them.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
Speedier file preview
Preview files saved to OneDrive or SharePoint from within Outlook quickly, and share links to those files with others via email, or open and edit them directly in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint from your mobile device. Mobile productivity at its best!
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Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider and get early access to the latest Office innovations. We're continuously hard at work on exclusive monthly upgrades and new features for Office 365 subscribers.
Previous releases
April 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the March feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.12 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and weekly updates for Outlook for iOS.
Share ideas visually
Rotate, resize, and add color to SVG images in your documents, worksheets, and presentations to better convey your ideas.
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Calculate as you go
Perform common calculations on a selected range of data using functions such as SUM, COUNT, and AVERAGE
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Commands at your fingertips
Work with speed! Have quick access to contextual commands like expand selection, sort, filter, and more
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Never be late again
Get notified when it's time to leave for your appointment, based on your location and your appointment location, and traffic between the two.
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Pick your favorites
Identify the folders and groups you want to be able to quickly access, and set them as favorites.
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March 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the January feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.11 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and weekly updates for Outlook for iOS.
See where others are working
No need to worry of conflicting changes when collaborating with others on a worksheet! You can now see where they're working and what content they have selected as they edit.
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Listen to your documents
Word can read your documents aloud, highlighting text as it's read.
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Clean up made easy
With Segment Eraser, you can remove excess ink, right up to the nearest line, and give your content the polish it deserves.
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More RSVP options
We heard you and are bringing more ways to respond to meeting invites on your phone or pad! You can now choose to edit your response and include a comment, or elect to not send a response.
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Reading made easy
Set Mobile View as your default view to reflow the text of your documents to optimally fit the screen, making them easier to read and edit.
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February 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the February feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.10 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Manipulate and reuse content with ease
When using iOS 11, easily add or move content, or copy to others apps, by dragging and dropping text, images, and other objects
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Make your content more accessible
Take advantage of some new accessibility settings - Use large text to make documents, worksheets, and presentations easier to work with, and use the rotor to move across containers, tables, links, slides, sheets, and more when using VoiceOver.
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January 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the January feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.9 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Always be in the know
Easily find out who has edited your presentation and what changes they've made by checking out the slides that have a green highlight.
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Mobile View
Mobile View adapts the document to your iPad screen - no more pinching and zooming necessary!
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Improve reading with Learning Tools *
In the Mobile View, use Learning Tools to adjust text spacing, column width, and page color to help you scan documents more easily and reduce visual distractions. In all views, use Learning Tools to see each word highlighted as documents are read aloud.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
December 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the December feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.8 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Confident protection *
Using persistent protection, you can now prevent sensitive information from being viewed, printed, edited, or copied by unauthorized people. You can protect documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without leaving Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
November 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the November feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.7 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Digital ink
With the addition of a digital pencil to pens and effects that are already available, you can sketch out your ideas to make them come to life and rediscover the simple pleasure of creating content with a pen.
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Faster scrolling
Move quickly through long spreadsheets on your touch device using the new scroll handles.
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LEARN MORE: EXCEL FOR IPHONE TOUCH GUIDE | EXCEL FOR IPAD TOUCH GUIDE
October 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the October feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.6 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Your pens have a new look
Choose a personal set of pens and highlighters for inking. Your customized set if available on all of your iOS devices and Windows PCs across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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New ink effects *
Express your ideas with flair using metallic pens and ink effects like rainbow, galaxy, lava, ocean, gold, silver, and more.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
Set status for calendar events
Set and show events on your calendar as free, busy, tentative, out of office, or private.
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Pick up where you left off
Reopen a presentation and resume working right where you were before.
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View the page you want
See thumbnail previews while you scroll.
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September 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the September feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.5 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as monthly updates for Outlook.
Work better with others in real time
See where others are working and view changes as they type.
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Get alerts about your shared files
Go to the Account menu to select if you'd like to be notified when a file you've shared is updated or shared with others.
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Be more efficient on your iPad
View messages full screen, use the improved date picker and switch calendar views quickly. There are even new keyboard shortcuts to make dealing with your mail even easier.
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New option: Share one slide
Don’t send a whole presentation when all you want to share is one thing. PowerPoint lets you share a single slide with others.
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August 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the August feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.4 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as monthly updates for Outlook.
Click more confidently
Malicious links in documents, workbooks, and presentations are blocked to keep you safer.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 subscription.
Custom margins
Set the margins in your document to be just the way you like them.
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Quickly access your groups and sites
Quickly find documents, workbooks, and presentation stored in your frequently used sites and groups in the Open menu.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 subscription.
July 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the July feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.3 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as monthly updates for Outlook.
Comments, anyone?
Add, change, delete, or reply to comments in a presentation on your device.
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Create a link to your presentation
Use hyperlinks to quickly access a file or website, or to create a new email message.
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Quickly switch between accounts and folders
The account and folder menu has been beautifully redesigned to give you super-fast access to all your accounts.
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Insert cut or copied cells
You asked for it! Cut or copy cells and insert them with just a tap. Works for whole rows and columns.
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Redesigned conversation experience
Outlook now shows more of your conversation at once and provides clearer separation between individual messages.
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June 2017 updates
See what's new and improved in the June feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.2 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as monthly updates for Outlook.
Select or draw?
In the app settings, choose whether your Apple Pencil selects or inks by default.
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Save your file as PDF
Easily create a PDF from your file by going to File > Export.
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Open more files
You asked for it! You can now open files that contain binary template files.
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Redesigned contact card
Your contacts’ key details are front and center to enable easier calling and messaging.
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Add or edit your important contacts
You can now add and edit contacts for Outlook.com and Office 365 accounts.
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Compress images on send
Outlook will offer to compress and shrink the images when sending, to save bandwidth.
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Full screen reading
Reading emails just got so much easier with Outlook’s full screen view for iPad.
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May 2017 updates
See what's new and improved features in the April feature update, Version 2.1.
Maps
Use this new chart type to transform geographic data into professional-looking maps with just a few steps.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 work or school account.
Edit with others in real-time
See where others are working and view changes as they type.
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Note: This feature requires an Office 365 subscription.
You're the expert with Tell Me
Save time and focus on your work by finding the right command when you need it
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Better borders
Add color and line styles to your cell borders to highlight important content.
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Easier editing
Just double-tap a cell and edit in place rather than typing in the formula bar.
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Search inside filters
Quickly find the right value to filter on by using Search in the Sort and Filter menu.
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Open more files
You asked for it! You can now open files that contain Dialog sheets.
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Latest updates for Android
There are no new features in Build 16.0.9330.2060 , the May update for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Android; just fixes and improvements.
Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider and get early access to the latest Office innovations. We're continuously hard at work on exclusive monthly upgrades and new features for Office 365 subscribers.
Previous versions
March 2018
Here is what's new in Build 16.0.9126.2069, the March feature update for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Android, and weekly updates for Outlook for Android.
Quickly access your sites and groups*
Quickly find presentations stored in your frequently used sites and groups in the Open menu.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
Calculate as you go
Perform common calculations on a selected range of data using functions such as SUM, COUNT, and AVERAGE.
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Commands at your fingertips
Work with speed! Have quick access to contextual commands like expand selection, sort, filter, and more.
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See where others are working
No need to worry of conflicting changes when collaborating with others on a worksheet! You can now see where they're working and what content they have selected as they edit.
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More RSVP options
We heard you and are bringing more ways to respond to meeting invites on your phone or pad! You can now choose to edit your response and include a comment, or elect to not send a response.
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What did I miss?
Quickly find out how many unread email messages you have without having to open Outlook.
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New search experience
Personalized suggestions make it easier and faster to search, with less typing. Intelligent search returns files and contacts, and is now accessible from the app taskbar (double-tap the Search icon for quick access to the Search box).
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Faster navigation
The account and folder menu has been redesigned to give you easy access to all your accounts and key folders as well as Help and Settings. For quick access to any folders associated with a given account, press and hold the desired account to pin it open.
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Improved Conversations
It's easier than ever to catch up on conversations! When you come back to a conversation that you started reading earlier, the first unread message is automatically shown. More of your conversation is displayed at once and clearer separation between individual messages make it quicker to scan content.
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More options for events
You can now set and show events in your calendar as free, busy, tentative, out of office, or private.
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January 2018
The January 2018 feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Always be in the know
Easily find out who has edited your presentation and what changes they've made by checking out the slides that have a green highlight.
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December 2017
The December 2017 feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
PivotTable refresh and more
If you have existing worksheets with PivotTables, you can now refresh, and sort and filter, your data right on your phone or tablet.
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October 2017
The October 2017 feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Choose print options
Print the entire worksheet or just a selection. Set your scaling, paper size, and orientation.
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Faster scrolling
Move quickly through a long document on your touch device using the new scroll handles.
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Draft sync
Sync drafts between different versions of Outlook, so you can start a message in one place and finish and send it in another.
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See your co-workers availability
Inspired by the well-loved scheduling assistant of Outlook on Windows, you can now see your co-workers' availability and find a time that works for everyone when scheduling a meeting.
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Your favorite apps, right in Outlook
With add-ins, you can accomplish awesome things from Outlook without switching apps. Support for Evernote, Evernote, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Translator, Trello & much more.
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Pick up where you left off
Reopen a presentation and resume working right where you were before.
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Edit more files
You can now edit IRM documents, worksheets, and presentations on your Android phone or tablet.
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September 2017
The September 2017 feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Work better with others in real time
See where others are working and view changes as they type.
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Click more confidently
Malicious links in documents, workbooks, and presentations are blocked to keep you safer.
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Animation on the small screen
Add animations to your slides on your mobile device.
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Adding a blank page just got easier
Insert a blank page to your document with just one click.
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August 2017
The August 2017 feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Add or edit your important contacts
You can now add and edit contacts for Outlook.com and Office 365 accounts.
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New Meetup calendar app
With Calendar apps, you can connect your apps -Wunderlist, Facebook, Evernote, and now Meetup- to see all your tasks, events, and notes from your digital life in your Outlook calendar.
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July 2017 updates
The July 2017 feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Comments, anyone?
Add, change, delete, or reply to comments in a presentation on your device.
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Custom margins
Set the margins in your document to be just the way you like them.
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Search for text inside a PDF
Now, quickly find text you're looking for inside a PDF.
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Copy and Paste formatting
You can now copy and paste formatting, not just text, in your documents.
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June 2017 updates
The June feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Numeric keypad
Switch quickly to the new numeric keypad when you're entering lots of numbers or simple functions.
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Redesigned contact card
Your contacts’ key details are front and center to enable easier calling and messaging.
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May 2017 updates
The May feature update for Office for Android includes the following features:
Open more files
You asked for it! You can now open files that contain Dialog sheets.
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Latest updates for Windows Mobile
See what's new in the May update, Version 17.9330.
If you're an Office Insider, check out the What's new for Office Insiders page instead.
Pen gallery and pen effects
Customize your set of pens, highlighters, and ink effects, including Rainbow and Galaxy, and use them across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and across devices.
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Set things straight
On touch screens, the digital ruler makes it easy to draw straight lines or align a set of objects.
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See where others are working
No need to worry of conflicting changes when collaborating with others on a worksheet! You can now see where they're working and what content they have selected as they edit.
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Faster scrolling
Move quickly through long spreadsheets on your touch device using the new scroll handles.
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Commands at your fingertips
Work with speed! Have quick access to contextual commands like expand selection, sort, filter, and more
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Calculate as you go
Select a range of data and quickly perform common calculations using functions such as SUM, COUNT, and AVERAGE.
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Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider and get early access to the latest Office innovations. We're continuously hard at work on exclusive monthly upgrades and new features for Office 365 subscribers.
Previous releases
April 2018
Here's what's new and improved in 17.9226, the April 2018 feature update.
Keep things moving
Bring your 3D models to life with animations such as swinging gently, or jumping and turning.
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March 2018
See what's new and improved features in the March feature update, Version 17.9126.
See all the angles
Insert and rotate 3D models to increase the visual and creative impact of your documents, workbooks, and presentations.
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February 2018
See what's new and improved features in the February feature update, Version 17.9029.
Always be in the know
Easily find out who has edited your presentation and what changes they've made by checking out the slides that have a green highlight.
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January 2018
See what's new and improved features in the January feature update, Version 17.9001.
December 2017
See what's new and improved features in the December feature update, Version 17.8827.
PivotTable refresh and more
If you have existing worksheets with PivotTables, you can now refresh, and sort and filter, your data right on your phone or tablet.
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October 2017 updates
See what's new and improved features in the October feature update, Version 17.8625.
View the page you want
See thumbnail previews while you scroll.
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August 2017 updates
See what's new and improved features in the August feature update, Version 17.8431.
Insert cut or copied cells
We heard you! Cut or copy cells and insert them with just a tap. Works for whole rows and columns.
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July 2017 updates
See what's new and improved features in the July feature update, Version 17.8326.
Edit with natural pen gestures
Mark your document and Word makes it so. Circle to select, cross out to delete, and use the highlighter pen to highlight text for real.
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Copy and Paste formatting
You can now copy and paste formatting, not just text, in your documents.
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Custom margins
Set the margins in your document to be just the way you like them.
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June 2017 updates
Take a look at the latest features released in Version 17.8269.
Comments, anyone? *
Add, change, delete, or reply to a comments in a presentation on your device.
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* Only available on phones
Open more files
You asked for it! You can now open files that contain Dialog sheets.
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Latest updates for Office Online apps
See what's new and improved in Word Online, Excel Online, PowerPoint Online, OneNote Online, and Visio Online this month.
Note: Features are rolling out so you may not see them immediately. But, trust us, they're on their way!
Keep things moving*
Animations, such as swinging gently or jumping and turning, set up in PowerPoint for Windows which bring 3D animations now run when you view the slideshow in PowerPoint Online.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
Math made easy*
Write out an equation, and OneNote will help you solve it step-by-step. It's like having your own math coach.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
Printing, your way
We heard you! Choose from 13 pre-defined slide sizes, or customize any of them to fit your needs.
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Grow your Office skills
Previous releases
April 2018 updates
Always be in the know*
Easily find out who has edited your presentation and what content has been changed by checking out the slides that have a teal highlight.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
March 2018 updates
Highlight what matters
We heard you! The color palette you love in the rest of the Office Online apps is now available in Excel Online, enabling to make the important data stand out in your worksheets across devices.
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No need to start from scratch
Get your worksheet set up the way you like, and then right-click the tab and choose duplicate.
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Add visual interest
Insert a picture stored on your computer to easily show information or add visual interest.
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Analyze worksheet data
Insert a PivotTable from the familiar Insert tab to analyze your data right in the browser.
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Color your tabs*
Navigate through your worksheets more easily with colored tabs. Right-click a tab and choose your favorite background color.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
February 2018 updates
Get things moving*
Morph transitions set up in PowerPoint for Windows which automatically animate 3D models now run when you view the slideshow in PowerPoint Online.
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* Requires an Office 365 subscription
Easy access
Use keyboard shortcuts as an alternative to using a mouse to work more efficiently.
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January 2018 updates
Drive information retention
Increase the readability of your slides by customizing line and paragraph spacing, and indentation.
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December 2017 updates
Make your content more scannable
Use a variety of bullet styles to present information in structured way and enable your audience to quickly grasp the main points.
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October 2017 updates
Take control over your images
Get ready to make your document stand out by cropping, rotating, dragging and dropping, and wrapping text around images.
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More options to save your work *
You can now choose whether to save your files to SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, or both, depending on your collaboration and sharing needs.
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* Requires a subscription
September 2017 updates
Go beyond spell check
Use Grammar Checker to get instantaneous feedback and suggestions and increase the readability of your content.
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July 2017 updates
Express yourself
Add emojis to let others know how you feel. Simply type the sequence of characters that suit your mood, or pick from a wide variety of options on the Insert tab.
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June 2017 updates
Organization made easy
Lists make it easier to get organized as they provide a basic structure and convey information in a scannable format. Check out our new styles gallery which offers a wide array of options to format your lists.
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