What is New on Microsoft Office 2021 Prof Plus
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus is the latest iteration of Microsoft’s popular productivity suite, designed for professionals and businesses. It includes classic applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, and Skype for Business. Office 2021 aims to enhance productivity through improved performance, new features, and better integration with cloud services.
New Characteristics
- Real-Time Collaboration:
Enhanced co-authoring features in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, allowing multiple users to work on documents simultaneously.
Improved integration with OneDrive and SharePoint for seamless file sharing and version history. - Updated User Interface:
Modernized start menus and tabs in the ribbon, with a cleaner, more streamlined look.
Enhanced dark mode support across all applications for reduced eye strain. - Performance Enhancements:
Faster application startup and better overall performance, particularly with large documents and complex spreadsheets. - New Excel Features:
New functions like LET and XLOOKUP for advanced data analysis.
Improved performance for Power Query and data analysis tools. - Expanded Media Library:
Access to a comprehensive library of royalty-free stock images, icons, and more directly within Office apps.
Enhanced drawing and inking tools with new pens and effects in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Dynamic Arrays in Excel:
New dynamic array functions such as FILTER, SORT, SORTBY, UNIQUE, SEQUENCE, and RANDARRAY. - Microsoft Teams Integration:
Enhanced integration with Microsoft Teams, facilitating easier communication and collaboration directly from Office apps. - Advanced PowerPoint Features:
New animation and transition effects.
Enhanced slide recording capabilities and improved presenter tools, including speaker coach and rehearsal options.
Comparison with Microsoft Office 2019
Collaboration:
Office 2021 offers advanced real-time collaboration tools, whereas Office 2019’s co-authoring capabilities are more limited.
User Interface:
Office 2021 features a refreshed UI with improved dark mode support, while Office 2019 maintains an older design style.
Excel Enhancements:
Office 2021 includes new Excel functions (LET, XLOOKUP) and improved data handling capabilities, which are not available in Office 2019.
Media Content:
Office 2021 provides a richer library of built-in media assets compared to Office 2019.
Performance:
Office 2021 boasts performance optimizations for faster operation, especially with large and complex files, unlike Office 2019.
Integration:
Office 2021 offers better integration with Microsoft Teams, while Office 2019 has more limited collaboration features.
Installation Requirements
1. Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core processor.
2. Memory: 4 GB RAM for 64-bit; 2 GB RAM for 32-bit systems.
3. Disk Space: Minimum of 4 GB of available disk space.
4. Display: Minimum resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels.
5. Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10.
6. Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, or the three most recent versions of macOS.
7. Internet Connection: Required for downloading and installing the software and updates.
These specifications ensure that Office 2021 runs efficiently and leverages its new features and enhancements fully.
