Office applications

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08/31/2021

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Microsoft Office is a powerful service that helps you unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go. Simply sign in for a personalized experience and all the most up-to-date Office applications, with new and enhanced features continually being added.

For system requirements, the monthly subscription-based service available for business, education, and government organizations, see Microsoft 365 system requirements.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a full-featured word processing program for Windows and Mac operating systems. See more on Word with Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that features calculation, graphic tools, pivot tables, and macro programming language support for Windows and Mac operating systems. See more on Excel with Microsoft 365.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program for Windows and Mac operating systems. See more on PowerPoint with Microsoft 365.

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote is a free-form note-taking program for Windows and Mac operating systems. See more on OneNote.

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is an email program for Windows and Mac operating systems. See more on Outlook with Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program for Windows operating systems. See more on Publisher with Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access is a database management solution for Windows operating systems. See more on Access with Microsoft 365.

Skype for Business

Skype for Business is an instant messaging client and unified communications application. See What's new in Skype for Business Server 2019.

Microsoft InfoPath

Microsoft InfoPath is a program that allows you to design, distribute, complete, and submit electronic forms. You may choose to add the InfoPath Form Web Part to a SharePoint Online site. Learn more about the InfoPath Form Web Part.

To learn how PowerApps, the successor to InfoPath, can improve business productivity in SharePoint without writing code, see Customize SharePoint with PowerApps.

Windows 10 apps

Some Office applications, such as Excel and Word, have tiles pinned to the Start screen of Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 by default. Learn more about finding and starting Office applications in Windows.

Office Mobile for iPad/iPhone

Office Mobile for iPad and iPhone includes your favorite Office apps, like Word for iPad/iPhone, Excel for iPad/iPhone, and PowerPoint for iPad/iPhone. The apps are available to download for free, and with applicable plans, you can create and edit documents on your iPad or iPhone. For more information, see Set up the Office app and Outlook on iOS devices.

Office Mobile for Android

Office Mobile for Android includes your favorite Office apps, like Word for Android, Excel for Android, and PowerPoint for Android. The apps are available to download for free, and with applicable plans, you can create and edit documents on your Android devices. For more information, see Set up Office apps and email on Android.

Office Mobile for Windows Phone

Office Mobile for Windows Phone includes your favorite Office apps, like Word for Windows Phone, Excel for Windows Phone, and PowerPoint for Windows Phone. The apps are available to download for free, and with applicable plans, you can create and edit documents on your Windows Phone. For more information, see Set up Office apps and email on Windows Phone.

Office for Windows 10 Mobile

Office for Windows 10 Mobile apps are optimized for touch and smaller screens on Windows 10 phones and tablets. The apps are available to download for free on the Windows Store. For more information, see Get Office for Windows 10 Mobile.

Feature availability

To view feature availability across plans, standalone options, and on-premises solutions, see Office applications service description.

Tomasz David
Tomasz David

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