The New Microsoft Office 2024: Features, Editions, and What’s New

Microsoft Office 2024 is the current one-time-purchase version of Office. You pay once, install the apps on your computer and use them without a Microsoft 365 subscription. This guide explains which editions exist, what each one includes, which systems they run on and what Office 2024 does not include. Weighing it against older versions? Read our Office 2024 vs Office 2021 comparison.

What is Office 2024?

Office 2024 is the one-time-purchase release of Microsoft Office that follows Office 2021. The apps install on your computer and work offline once activated. Office 2024 does not receive new features after release. For Office LTSC 2024, Microsoft lists mainstream support until October 2029 and no extended support (Microsoft Lifecycle). If you want new features on an ongoing basis, the alternative is a Microsoft 365 subscription: see how the Microsoft 365 plans compare.

Office 2024 editions we sell

Edition	Apps	Platform	Best for
Office 2024 Professional Plus	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, OneNote	Windows	Professionals and teams that need Access
Office 2024 Home & Student	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote	Windows	Home and school use
Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook	macOS, 1 Mac	Mac users who need email and calendar

Office Professional Plus 2024 is the edition Microsoft distributes to organizations through volume licensing. Access is not available on macOS. Browse the full range of Microsoft Office licenses.

What Office 2024 does not include

• Microsoft 365 cloud features. According to Microsoft, Office LTSC 2024 does not include the latest cloud-backed features of Microsoft 365 Apps, so users do not have access to real-time collaboration or AI-driven automation (Microsoft Learn). A Microsoft 365 subscription is the alternative.
• Publisher. Microsoft Publisher is not included in Office Professional Plus 2024. Microsoft has announced that Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026.
• New features after release. You get security updates, not new features.

System requirements

Requirements depend on the edition. For Office Professional Plus 2024, Microsoft lists Windows 11, Windows 11 LTSC 2024, Windows 10 LTSC 2021 and 2019, and Windows Server 2025 and 2022, with a 1.1 GHz two-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 4 GB of free disk space and a 1280 x 768 display (Microsoft Learn). For Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac, check the current macOS requirement on Microsoft’s system requirements page. Compare these requirements with your computer before you buy.

Delivery, activation and refunds

All our products are digital. After payment is confirmed, the license is delivered electronically by email and/or in your customer account. Most orders are delivered automatically within minutes; if an order needs manual processing, delivery is typically completed within the same business day. Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of purchase and are reviewed under the conditions in our Refund & Returns Policy. Our Shipping Policy explains delivery.

What to Expect from the Office 2024 Vendor

Instant-Key is an authorized Microsoft reseller, delivering Microsoft software keys, including the highly sought-after Office 2024 product key. When purchasing from Instant-Key, you can expect:

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• Instant delivery: Once you buy, you will receive your product key immediately.
• Customer support: A responsive team is available to assist with installation or troubleshooting.
• Competitive pricing: Affordable rates for Microsoft software, including bulk purchases for businesses.

With Instant-Key, you can confidently purchase your Office 2024 download and get access to the latest Microsoft Office tools.

If you want to go further, read how to get Microsoft Access for free. Mac owners can also compare editions: here is the lowest cost option for Microsoft Office on Mac.

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Office 2024 FAQ

What is the latest version of Microsoft Office?

Office 2024 is the most recent one-time-purchase version of Microsoft Office. According to Microsoft Learn, Office LTSC 2024 is the most recent edition of its LTSC line; it receives security updates but no new features. Microsoft 365 is the subscription that receives new features on an ongoing basis.

Is Office 2024 a subscription?

No. Office 2024 is a one-time purchase: you pay once and keep the apps. Microsoft lists mainstream support for Office LTSC 2024 until October 2029.

Does Office 2024 include Copilot or AI features?

According to Microsoft, Office LTSC 2024 does not include the cloud-backed features of Microsoft 365 Apps, such as real-time collaboration and AI-driven automation. Those come with a Microsoft 365 plan.

Is Publisher included in Office 2024?

Not in Office Professional Plus 2024. Microsoft retired Publisher from this edition and has announced that it will not be supported after October 2026.

Can I use Office 2024 on a Mac?

Yes, with Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac, a one-time purchase for one Mac.

Can I get Microsoft Access?

Access is included in Office Professional Plus 2024.