Microsoft Office 2016 Released

Microsoft had turned Microsoft Office into software and services for everyone but themselves. But with the launch of Office 2016 on Tuesday, new versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint have finally arrived for Windows desktop customers.

Built for teamwork

Work together how you want, when you want. Create and collaborate on documents with others and keep everyone organized and up-to-date with shared notebooks. Stay in touch with Office mobile apps across Windows, Android™, and Apple® devices.

Having a new desktop version of the software means that consumers who pick up a new PC this holiday season can get Microsoft’s latest and greatest desktop software. For consumers, Microsoft is offering Windows 10 as a free update and is eager to get as many PCs running the new software as possible. Office 2016 is a free update to Windows 365 subscribers and also goes on sale Tuesday to consumers and businesses.

Perfect with Windows 10

Office 2016 and Windows 10—made for each other. Create polished documents with the Office applications you know and trust. Sign on once, your settings and documents follow you across Windows devices. Boost your on-the-go productivity with touch-friendly apps for Windows phones and tablets.

Currently, Windows 10 is on about five percent of Internet-connected computers, compared to about 14 percent running Windows 8 or 8.1 and 57 percent using Windows 7, according to NetMarketShare.

“Satya Nadella has made bringing Office to every device a hallmark of his tenure, using last year’s launch of Office for iPad as his first big launch event as CEO.”