WHICH VERSION OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SHOULD YOU BUY?

Microsoft Office is the most used office software package in the world. The software is used both by individuals and in businesses. Microsoft Office contains programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Access and Publisher. Microsoft has released several Office versions in the past. Microsoft Office 2019 and Office 365 are the latest versions. When purchasing Microsoft Office, do you doubt which package is most suitable? Discover in this article the most important advantages and disadvantages of the most popular Office versions.

Buy MS Office 2019?

Microsoft Office 2019 is the most recent version of this office software package. The package was introduced on 24 September 2018 and contains numerous useful functionalities in comparison with earlier versions. For example, in PowerPoint it is possible to use the “morph” and “zoom” functions. This allows you to easily create smooth animations and find the desired slide within PowerPoint faster.

In both Word, Excel and PowerPoint you can translate words or complete texts using the Microsoft Translator. You can also add visual effects using Scalable Vector Graphics. Moreover, in Microsoft Office 2019 it is easy to convert “ink” to digital text. Use a touchpad or your mouse to draw complex shapes or mathematical calculations, after which Office 2019 converts them directly into digital texts or shapes.

Microsoft 2019 has been released for Windows and Mac. With this version you pay no monthly subscription costs and you get direct access to the new functionalities. If you are wondering which Microsoft Office version to buy, Office 2019 is probably the best and most future-oriented choice.

Buy MS Office 2016?

Microsoft Office 2016 was released on September 22, 2016 and included several upgrades compared to the older package. The most striking change was that the standard theme was changed. Excel got a green look, OneNote a purple one, Word turned dark blue, PowerPoint orange and Outlook got a light blue look.

It also became possible to store files directly in the cloud. This gave users access to their Office documents always and everywhere. Furthermore, it became easier to share files with others. Especially the new option to become a co-author of one Office file was well received by the public. This made collaboration easier than ever.

Microsoft Office 2016 has been released for Windows and Mac.

Buy Office 2013 or 2010?

Office 2013 and Microsoft office 2010 were released in July 2012 and May 2010 respectively. The most essential improvement in these versions is the complete introduction of the Ribbon interface and the Modern UI interface. This gave all applications such as Word, Outlook and Visio access to updated toolbars and the programs got a modern look. Furthermore, since Office 2013 it became possible Office 2013 to open and edit PDF files.

Realistically, these two Office versions are only interesting when you use the outdated operating systems Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Buy Office 365?

Office 365 was introduced in October 2010. The big difference compared to the above versions is that with Office 365 you are tied to a monthly or annual subscription. The big disadvantage is that it will cost you a lot more money when you opt for Office 365, instead of an Office 2019 license. You can buy a license for less than 90 GBP/Dollar/Euro and this license always remains valid. An Office 365 subscription costs about the same amount per year! Since Office is renewed on average every 3 years, you end up paying hundreds of GBP/Dollar/Euro more with an Office 365 subscription.

However, with Office 365 you have the advantage that you always have immediate updates on interim updates. However, these differences are relatively small in most cases. This allows you to wait better for a newer version of Office, for which you can then purchase a license for a much cheaper price.

Which Microsoft Office to buy?

As you can see, you can choose from multiple versions of MS Office. Although older versions such as Office 2010 and Office 2013 are cheaper, these versions have since become (very) outdated. At SoftwareLicense4U we will therefore always advise you to opt for the most recent version: Microsoft Office 2019. This way you have the latest functionalities and you experience the highest ease of use.

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