Microsoft Launches Office for Mac 2019

As of 2nd October 2018, Microsoft made the new Office 2019 available for consumer users. An earlier release had been made but that was only available for volume users. The new office 2019 is meant for the users who do not constantly require the updates offered by the office 365. Otherwise, all the new features are already available for those subscribing to office 365.

What's new in Office 2019

Microsoft have availed new features for the main Microsoft apps in the Office 2019 suite.

Word

The new features in word includes:

i. Focus Mode: This allows you to focus better on the content you are writing by hiding or blurring the extra features such as toolbars.

ii. Translator: This feature allows you to translate words between different languages breaking the language barrier.

iii. Improved inking functionality: You can teach the application to recognize your handwriting and even use sketch pads to draw with your digital pen.

iv. Customizable Office ribbons: It allows you to modify your toolbars to maximize your experience and increase personalization.

v. Accessibility improvements: The new Word 2019 has better features that allow your documents to be accessed by people with disabilities.

Excel

i. More data presentation features: Charts such as Funnel charts, 2D maps, and timelines have been made available.

ii. More data analysis functions: New Excel functions such as CONCAT, TEXTJOIN, IFS and SWITCH are now included in office 2019.

PowerPoint

i. Morph transition feature: This feature allows you to make smoother transitions between images.

ii. Support more picture options: Office 2019 allows you to insert and manage Icons. It also supports SVG and 3D models.

iii. Improved roaming pencil case: It allows you to move objects around easily.

iv. 4K video export: Create better quality videos for larger screens for presentations.

v. Play in-click sequence: This allows you to advance the video after clicking anywhere on the screen or just by pressing spacebar or enter key on your keyboard.

Outlook

i. @mentions: You can create more personalized emails with the @mentions feature by typing the recipient's name after the @ symbol in your email body.

ii. Focused inbox: Get better focus when typing your emails with the focus feature.

iii. Office 365 Groups: This allows you to create share groups where emails and messages reach every member without the need of having a long list of recipients.

iv. Travel and delivery summary cards: This helps you plan and keep track of your activities such as booking hotels, flights and others.

v. Send Later function: This enables you to schedule sending of emails at a later time.

vi. Read and delivery receipts: You get to know whether your emails have been received and read by the recipient.

vii. Email templates: The new Office 2019 comes with more and better-looking templates to help you construct your emails.

Requirements for the new Office 2019

Your Mac will need to have an Intel processor with 4 GB of RAM. It requires at least 10 GB of hard disk space before commencing installation.

It has no graphics card requirement but it works best with a screen resolution of 1280 X 800. It is compatible with the three latest versions of Mac OS. It is from MacOS Sierra onwards.

How to get the new office 2019

If you want to buy Microsoft office for Mac then it is available for purchase on online stores such as amazon, Microsoft store and others. Another trusted provider is https://saveonit.com/usa/office-for-mac/. There are various packages available for the office 2019.

Office 2019 Home & Student: This package comes with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It is the cheapest consumer package at only $150. You can only install it on one Mac.

Office 2019 Home & Business: This version comes with all the features of the Office Home & Student package but with Outlook added. It is available for $250. You also get to install it on only one Mac.

Office 2019 for Mac: This is the volume version that is available for Mac users. It will set you back $410.

Office 2019 Professional: This is the most expensive consumer version. It costs an outstanding $440 for a single license. As an advantage it comes with Access and Publisher.

Why Buy the new Office 2019?

From the prices stated above, it is clear that the software manufacturers are subtly encouraging us to move to the subscription bundle. However, this suite has its advantages as well.

It doesn't require internet connection for its use. For the Office 365 you need to frequently access the internet to get the updates and the dependence on internet might be more than you bargained for. This stand-alone suite allows users to enjoy all the latest features without the need to constantly check for updates.

No monthly payments required. Once you acquire this suite you are set for life. So, you no longer have to part with monthly deductions.

You always have the option of upgrading whenever you want. Microsoft have said that they will keep producing updates for on-premises users so you will be able to access any future updates.