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 the January update, Version 1901 (Build 11231.20130).
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 built-in reply box and let co-workers know that you need their input by using @mentions.
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They'll see what you meme
When text or static images just won't do, use an animated GIF to make your point.
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All your encryption options in one place
Manage the security of your email messages by setting the appropriate level of permission using Options > Encrypt.
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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 or 2019? Find out what's available in your version.
Previous releases
December 2018
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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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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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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Latest updates for Mac
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.22.19021100.
Draw naturally with your trackpad
Move your finger on the trackpad and watch the ink flow across the screen.
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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.
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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
January 2019 updates
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.21.19011500.
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
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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Latest updates for iOS
Read on to see what's new in 2.22 (19020201), the February update.
Office now supports Apple Pencil 2
Got the Apple Pencil 2? Go ahead and double-tap.
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Ink that sparkles
Add some whimsy while you're writing with ink. Just toggle on "Sparkle Animation" in the Pen options and you'll get sparkles as you write.
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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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Latest updates for Android
See what's new in 16.0.11328.20008, the February 2019 update.
Events at a glance
Wondering about upcoming group events? Check out the group card and stay in the know.
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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 versions
December 2018
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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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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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.
