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.
Take a look at what's new in Version 1812 (Build 11126.20188).
Take your doc from static to stunning
Transform your document into an interactive, easy-to-share web page that looks great on any device.
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Ink a splendid slide
Convert your ink to text, then get smart slide-design ideas from PowerPoint Designer.
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Build in time between back-to-back meetings
Give attendees time to catch their breath or travel between locations by setting meetings to end 5-10 minutes early by default.
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Say goodbye to broken Excel links
Can't find the Excel workbook linked to your Data Visualizer diagram? Relink it, and you're back in business.
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Improve comprehension with Line Focus
Focus on just a few lines at a time while you listed to text being read to you. Read Aloud lets you choose a 1-line, 3-line, or whole-document view.
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Discover more about your data
The new Ideas button looks for patterns in your data, and uses them to create intelligent, personalized suggestions.
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Note: If you use Office 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
November 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1811 (Build 110029.20079).
Zoom and stick
Instead of adjusting Zoom each time, you read a message, choose a default setting to use for all your messages.
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Reserving a room just got easier
Look for a conference room using more than one room list — and switch lists without losing rooms you've selected.
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Paint it black, paint it gray
Change the look of Access as often as you like. Four themes to choose from: Colorful, Dark, Gray, or White.
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October 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1810 (Build 11001.20074).
Reveal what's behind a picture
Put a picture on a slide, worksheet, or document, pick a pre-set, and watch the transparency change. That's it!
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You sketch, we polish
We change hand-drawn text and shapes into refined diagrams. Just select your ink strokes to get started.
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Update visuals with your pen
Write over a shape with your pen and use the Ink to Text button to automatically convert your handwritten ink to typed text on the shape.
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People Suggestions in Schedule Assistant
See recommendations for attendees to add when you schedule a meeting. No more switching back and forth between the Scheduling Assistant and the To line.
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Watch your content come alive
Insert animated 3D graphics to see hearts beat, planet orbit, and T-Rex rampage across pages.
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Reserving a room just got easier
Look for a conference room using more than one room list - and switch lists without losing rooms you've selected.
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Stop seeing reminders for past events
You can set your calendar to automatically dismiss reminders for events after they've ended.
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September 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1809 (Build 10827.20181).
New proofreading tools
Don't stress about your words. PowerPoint now provides grammar and writing suggestions.
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See what's coming soon
Try out new user experiences before they are released broadly and let us know what you think.
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Your ribbon icons have a new look
Don't worry, everything works the same. Plus all of the icons look great on screens of all sizes.
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Watch your content come alive
Insert animated 3D graphics to see hearts beat, planet orbit, and T-Rex rampage across pages and slides.
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Speedy lookup
Get your answers faster with super-charged VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and MATCH functions.
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August 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1808 (Build 10730.20127).
Turn off forwarding for a meeting
Prevent attendees from forwarding your meetings to others. Just go to the ribbon and click Response Options.
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Refresh, relink or remove linked tables
The updated Linked Table Manager is THE location for managing all data sources and linked tables.
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See more info on Task Board cards
When the title alone doesn't tell the story, customize your Task Board cards to show all the most important details.
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Build a Word document out of shapes
Automatically add shapes and metadata to a Word document. Then, customize the document to create process guidelines and operation manuals.
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Enjoy an iconic moment in your next diagram
Pick from 26 new stencils with icons for analytics, arts, celebration, faces, sports, and more.
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July 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1807 (Build 10325.20118).
Hyperlinks in living color
Hyperlinks aren't just blue anymore. Apply any font color you like.
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People suggestions in Scheduling Assistant
Ever wished you didn't have to switch back and forth between the Scheduling Assistant and your meeting invite when adding attendees? Wish no more! The Scheduling Assistant now provides people suggestions.
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June 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1806 (Build 10228.20080).
Chat with co-authors while you edit
Collaborate more effectively by chatting with your co-authors without leaving the app.
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One-click fixes for accessibility issues
The Accessibility Checker is better than ever with updated support for international standards and handy recommendations to make your documents more accessible.
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Add visual impact
Bring visual interest to your documents, worksheets, and presentations by inserting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) that have filters applied to them.
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Title your slide with a pen
Use your pen to ink in a title, and watch PowerPoint convert it to text.
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The more the merrier
Invite others to join a group by sharing a URL or sending an email with an embedded link.
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A new way to manage sprints
Take an agile approach to working with Task Boards. Go to Manage Sprints to add and remove sprints as your project evolves.
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May 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1805 (Build 9330.2087).
Sprint management just got easier
Quickly add, update, or delete agile sprints.
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Hands-free typing*
Use your voice to create documents, presentations, and emails by simply dictating. No need to type!
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* To see the feature, you must be a subscriber, have a valid MSA or Org ID, and enable Office intelligent services. If all of those requirements are met and you still don't see the Dictate button, the feature may not be available in your location.
Editing comes naturally with Ink Editor
With a single stroke of your pen, split or join words, add a new line, or insert words. It's that easy!
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View three time zones
Need to schedule a meeting across time zones? Add multiple time zones to your calendar to easily see everyone's availability and pick a time that works for all.
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Calendar sharing made easy
We heard you! Sharing your calendars is simpler and calendars shared from Outlook Desktop are now also available in Outlook Mobile. Stay productive and remain timely in the office and on the go!
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Kick-start your diagrams
The Organization Chart, Brainstorming, and SDL templates have new starter diagrams to get you up and running quickly.
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Visualize data with new charts
Choose from 11 charts and add one to your forms and reports to better visualize the data and make informed decisions.
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April 2018
Take a look at what's new in Version 1804 (Build 9226.2156).
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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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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Latest updates for Mac
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.21.19011500.
Collaborate effectively with comments and @mentions
Keep the conversation going right in your worksheet with the built-in reply box.
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From iPad or iPhone to Word in a snap*
Use the Apple Continuity Camera to insert a photo from your iPad or your iPhone into your document.
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* Requires macOS Mojave
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.
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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
December 2018 updates
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.20.18120801.
Go easy on your eyes with Dark Mode*
A dark background is easier on the eyes in low-light environments.
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* Requires macOS Mojave
New proofreading tools
Don't stress about your words. Editor provides grammar and writing suggestions, in addition to spelling.
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From iPhone to PowerPoint in a snap*
Use the Apple Continuity Camera to insert a photo from your iPhone into your slide.
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* Requires macOS Mojave
Preserve the look of your text
Embed fonts to ensure that your document looks the way you want to on every computer. No more surprises!
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Turn off forwarding for a meeting
Ensure that you control who will attend your meeting by preventing attendees from forwarding the invite.
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See who's coming to the meeting
Click any meeting or event in your calendar to see who plans to be there.
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Use Teams to connect to your meetings
Work with remote colleagues, partners, or clients? Use Teams in Outlook to schedule and join online meetings.
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Share your calendar
Share your calendar with family, friends, and colleagues. Open calendars shared with you in the Mac, Windows, or cloud versions of Outlook.
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View three time zones
Need to schedule a meeting across time zones? Add multiple time zones to your calendar to easily see everyone's availability and pick a time that works for all.
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November 2018 updates
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.19.18110915.
Get the picture?
Search the web for pictures within your office apps. Select Insert > Online Pictures to begin.
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What's in a filename?
Click the filename to quickly move, rename, or browse the version history of your cloud documents, worksheets, and presentations.
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Summary Zoom
See all of the pieces of your presentation at once in an interactive table of contents. When presenting, get the flexibility you need to be creative and show your slides in any order, skip ahead or jump back as needed.
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Easier mail encryption
The Encrypt button now has an Encrypt-only option which makes it easier to send encrypted email, both inside an outside your organization.
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October 2018 updates
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.18.18101400.
Animation triggers are here!
You asked for it! Animation triggers aren't just in Windows anymore. Find them on the Animations tab.
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Collaborate with comments
Keep the conversation going right in your worksheet with the built-in reply box.
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Discover more about your data
Office 365 apps are infused with artificial intelligence (AI) to help you do your best work. The Ideas pane uses AI to create smart, actionable suggestions that save you time and enhance your content.
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Improved search
Find items faster by viewing your search history and suggestions as soon as you click in the Search field. Also search across a specific mailbox by clicking the Current Mailbox button in the Search tab.
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Make your images accessible
Office suggests captions for your pictures to them accessible to people with impaired vision.
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New proofreading tools
Don't stress about your words! Editor provides grammar and writing suggestions, in addition to spelling.
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More "auto" in autocomplete
When you type a formula, the helpful AutoComplete menu appears, showing you argument options to choose from.
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Now improved: VoiceOver Navigation
Using VoiceOver navigation in Excel? Move across sheets by pressing VO+U. You can enable the Trackpad Commander in your Mac OS to do this too.
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September 2018 updates
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.17.18090901.
Get their attention with @mentions
Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know you need their input.
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Draw with ink
Use your mouse or touch pad, and the pens on the Draw tab to write, draw, and highlight.
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Insert 3D models to see all the angles
Easily insert a 3D model, and then rotate it through 360 degrees.
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Custom shortcuts are back
We heard you! At your request, we've brought back custom shortcut keys.
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The font you choose is the font they see
Embed your custom fonts in your files so that wherever they go, your fonts go too.
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July 2018 updates
Here's what's new in Version 16.15.180702, the July feature update.
Pep up your pitch with video*
Add live action to your slide with a YouTube video, and then view it without having to leave the app.
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* Available for Sierra and High Sierra (10.13.4 and higher)
One-click fixes for accessibility issues
The Accessibility Checker is better than ever with updated support for international standards and handy recommendations to make your documents more accessible.
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June 2018 updates
See what's new in Version 16.14.18061000, the June update.
Learning Tools improve readability
Give your eyes a rest. Adjust text spacing, column width, and page color. Or listen as Word reads your document aloud, highlighting text as it's read.
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Fill data in a flash
Give Flash Fill a few examples, and it will fill your data for you.
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Break the language barrier
Translate words, phrases, or sentences in another language with Microsoft Translator.
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Hyperlinks in living colors
Hyperlinks aren't just blue anymore. Apply any font color you like.
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Create a signature they'll remember
Express yourself with rich font styles, colors, images, links, and more.
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Create and collaborate with Groups
Want to create an Office 365 Group in Outlook? No problem! Add and remove members, too. Collaboration on the Mac just got easier.
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Add visual impact
Bring visual interest to your documents, worksheets, presentations, and messages by inserting Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) that have filters applied to them.
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May 2018 updates
Take a look at the features released in Version 16.13.18050501.
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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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.
Latest updates for iOS
Read on to see what's new in Version 2.21 (19010903), the January 2019 feature update for iOS.
Get their attention with @mentions
Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input.
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Collaborate effectively with comments and @mentions
Keep the conversation going right in your worksheet with the built0in reply box and let co-workers know that you need their input by using @mentions.
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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
December 2018 updates
Read on to see what's new in Version 2.20 (18120200), the December 2018 feature update for iOS.
Include a message when you cancel
Need to cancel your meeting? Add a message to the cancellation notice to let your attendees know why.
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Delete your contacts
You've always been able to add and edit contacts. Now you can delete them too, right from your phone.
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Create a meeting from an email conversation
When you Convert to Event, Outlook automatically turns the folks in your conversation into invitees.
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November 2018 updates
See what's new in Version 2.19 (18110500), the November 2018 feature update for iOS.
You sketch, we polish
Convert hand drawings to text or shapes. Simply use the Ink to Text or Ink to Shape button to get started.
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Confidently RSVP to invites
Check out the mini calendar when you RSVP to a meeting or event invite, and reply confidently.
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October 2018 updates
See what's new in Version 2.18 (18100900), the October 2018 feature update for iOS.
Insert and edit icons
Use icons to add visual impact to your document by inserting and editing one or more of our 500 icons.
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More printing options
Print what you want: slides with notes, multiple slides on a page, or full-page slides.
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Open a shared calendar
Search for a shared calendar from Outlook and open it right on your device.
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September 2018 updates
See what's new in Version 2.17 (18090503), the September 2018 feature update.
Customize swipe actions
Swipe emails out of your Inbox with the actions you prefer.
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August 2018 updates
See what's new in Version 2.16 (180807), the August 2018 feature update for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iPad and iPhone, and weekly updates for Outlook for iOS.
Events at a glance
Wondering about past and upcoming group events? Check out the group card and stay in the know!
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Block external images
You asked for it! Prevent senders from tracking whether you opened their emails by blocking links to external images in messages.
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July 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the July 2018 feature update. Includes features released in Version 2.15 (18070200) for iPad and iPhone.
Word count shows when you scroll
As you're scrolling, the word count of your document is always in view.
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Sync draft messages
Sync draft messages between different Outlook endpoints so you can start a message on your phone and finish and send it on your desktop, or vice versa!
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June 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the June feature update. Includes features released in Version 2.14.18060400 for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Set things straight
The digital ruler makes it easy to draw straight lines or align sets of objects.
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Hyperlinks in living color
Hyperlinks aren't just blue anymore. Apply any font color you like.
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May 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the May feature update. Includes feature released in Version 2.13 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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April 2018 updates
See what's new and improved in the April 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
Latest updates for Android
Read on to see what's new in Build 16.0.11126.20063, the December 2018 update.
Confidently RSVP to invites
View both the invite and your calendar when replying, and be confident in your response.
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See your month at a glance
Show all events and appointments in your calendar across an entire month at a time.
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Convert your conversation into an event
Create an event or a meeting right from an email conversation. Your invite list and conversation are preserved.
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Open your group notebook from Outlook
No need to open a separate app when you want to see your group notebook. Just tap the link in Outlook.
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Ink over captured images
Switch between your front and back cameras to capture images for your notes. After that, ink your annotations with your finger or a stylus.
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Previous versions
October 2018
See what's new in Build 16.0.11001.20074, the October 2018 update.
A picture is worth a thousand...cells?
Extract text and numbers from a photo by using Insert > Data from Picture.
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Open shared calendar
Search for a shared calendar from Outlook and open it right on your device.
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Insert attachments in your notes
Keep all of the relevant information in your notes by attaching pertinent documents, worksheets, presentations, and PDF files.
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September 2018
See what's new in Build 16.0.10827.20078, the September 2018 update.
Zoom in with just a pinch
Pinch out to get a closer look at your slides, whether you're editing or just reading.
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August 2018
See what's new in Build 16.0.10730.20043, the August update.
Zooming made easy
Zoom snaps to fit documents to your screen with no wasted space.
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Add sound and video right from your phone
On the go? No problem. Insert audio and video files from your phone or tablet.
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Zoom with precision
Pinch out to get a closer look at your slides whether you're editing or just reading, and easily flip between Portrait and Landscape orientation as you review your presentation.
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Files at your fingertips
Access and view all of your files your Group is work on directly from the Group Details page.
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July 2018
Here's what's new in Build 16.0.10228.20049, the June update for Android.
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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June 2018
Here's what's new in Build 16.0.10228.20049, the June update for Android.
Hyperlinks in living color
Hyperlinks aren't just blue anymore. Apply any font color you want.
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Calendar at your fingertips
We heard you! Access your calendar quickly, and easily scan and take needed actions with the newly redesigned Agenda widget.
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Block external images
You asked for it! Prevent senders from tracking whether you opened their emails by blocking links to external images in messages.
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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
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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Latest updates for Windows Mobile
There are no new features this month. If you’re using OneNote for Windows 10, see the latest updates in What’s New in OneNote for Windows 10.
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
June 2018
Here's what's new and improved in 17.10228, the June 2018 feature update.
Hyperlinks in living color
Hyperlinks aren't just blue anymore. Apply any font color you want.
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May 2018
Here's what's new and improved in 17.9330, the May 2018 feature update.
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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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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We've moved! See What's New in Office Online for all the latest features and the list of previous releases.
