很容易混淆Microsoft Office和Office 365或Microsoft 365。Microsoft Office是您多年来一直使用的标准办公套件，可以包括Word、Excel、PowerPoint、Outlook、Access和Publisher的桌面应用版本，具体取决于您获得的版本。
Office Home & Student具有Word、Excel和PowerPoint。Office Home & Business添加了Outlook。Office Professional添加了Publisher和Access。所有这些都适用于Microsoft Windows和Apple Mac操作系统，而且是一次性购买。
Office 365，现在称为Microsoft 365，是一种订阅服务，可以提供对任何桌面和基于 Web 的Office应用程序和其他服务（如OneDrive云存储、Teams、SharePoint、Intune、Exchange和内置安全服务）的访问权限.
为了增加更多混乱，还有Office Online。这是Office 应用程序的免费版本(free version of Office apps)，包括Word、Excel、PowerPoint、OneNote，以及适用于Android和 iOS 设备
的Office应用程序。
你有什么版本的Office(version of Office)？
其他可供购买的独立Office产品包括(Office)用于流程图的 Visio(Visio for flow-charting)和用于项目管理(project management)的 Project 。
最新版本(Latest Version)的Office是(Office)Microsoft Office 2021(Microsoft Office 2021)
对于家庭用户，您可能看不到Office 2019(Office 2019)和Office 2021之间的区别。但是，在工作中，明智的做法是使用最新版本，以确保您拥有最新的功能、最大的兼容性和安全性，尤其是在与其他公司交换文件时。如果您使用的是早于 2019 的版本，则需要更新到Office 2021。至少为安全更新做这件事。
Microsoft Office 2021中的功能更新
如果您使用 Microsoft Office，您会注意到它正在成为一个协作平台。无论您是小型企业还是财富 500 强(Fortune 500)公司，您都已经开始依赖与Microsoft Teams等应用程序的集成通信。此功能在Office 2021中增加。我们将记录该功能所在的Office应用程序，以及它是否适用于Windows桌面、macOS 或两者。
Microsoft Office 2021 视觉刷新(Visual Refresh)
Office 应用程序(Office Apps)：Excel、Word、PowerPoint、Access、Outlook、OneNote、Publisher、Visio、Project
平台：视窗
安装 Office 2021 时，您会发现它看起来有所不同。Microsoft 的目标是简化外观和感觉，以便您可以专注于工作。它仍然足够熟悉，您可以在功能区中轻松找到自己喜欢的工具。Office 视觉刷新并没有太多惊喜。
实时(Real-time)共同创作和协作者
办公应用程序(Office Apps)：Excel、Word、PowerPoint
平台：Windows、macOS
不再来回通过电子邮件发送电子表格，副本使您的收件箱膨胀。共享您正在处理的文件，每个人都可以实时工作。在应用程序的右上角附近，您可以看到谁正在与您一起工作。这需要将文档保存到OneDrive或SharePoint。
自动保存每次更改
办公应用程序(Office Apps)：Excel、Word、PowerPoint
平台：Windows、macOS
使用您的Microsoft帐户获取OneDrive的免费或付费版本。然后，您存储在OneDrive(OneDrive)中的任何文档都会在您处理它时自动保存每个更改。不必(Never)担心必须恢复丢失的文件或修复损坏的文档(repairing a corrupt document)。
使用深色模式保护您的眼睛
Office 应用程序：Word
平台：Windows、macOS
除了视觉刷新之外，Word现在还具有深色模式(Dark Mode)，而不仅仅是功能区。页面本身变暗。许多人发现暗(Dark Mode)模式可以减轻眼睛疲劳。它还可以减少接触蓝光并帮助您的睡眠。
大声朗读以进行校对
Office 应用程序：Word
平台：Windows、macOS
老作家的诀窍是大声朗读他们的作品，看看它听起来如何。它可以很好地帮助您找到缺失的单词并为您的读者调整语气。或者，也许您只是想让您的眼睛休息一下。Word将以逼真的男性或女性声音朗读您的文档。
免费库存媒体
办公应用程序(Office Apps)：Excel、Word、PowerPoint、Outlook、Visio
平台：Windows、macOS
使用 Office 的高级创意内容(Premium Creative Content)库让每个人都关注您的出色工作。只需几次击键即可插入图像、图标、照片、插图等。(Insert)无需再在网络上搜索数小时的公共领域图像。
使用 Outlook 的内置翻译器(Built-In Translator)走向全球(Global)
Office 应用程序：Outlook
平台：视窗
越来越多的趋势是在家中开展全球业务，因此拥有一名翻译人员真的很有帮助。Outlook 现在可以翻译超过 70 种语言的电子邮件并创建副本，这样您也可以保留原件。
保持无障碍
办公应用程序(Office Apps)：Excel、Word、PowerPoint
平台：视窗
值得庆幸的是，我们已经更加意识到一些人面临的挑战，并且Microsoft使我们更容易通过他们的Accessibility Checker让我们的工作保持可访问性。
如何更新到 Office 2021？
确信(Convinced)Office 2021值得购买？太好了(Great)，升级简单易行。
- 确保(Make)您的设备符合Office 2021的要求：
操作系统
Windows – Windows 10 或 Windows 11
macOS – macOS 的 3 个最新版本
中央处理器
Windows 1.1GHz 或更高版本，至少有 2 个内核
macOS – 任何 3 个最新版本的 macOS 都支持
内存
Windows – 4 GB
macOS – 4 GB
驱动空间
Windows – 4 GB
macOS – 10 GB
监视器
Windows – 最低 1280 x 768
macOS – 最低 1280 x 800
- 使用 Microsoft 官方页面的链接购买您需要
的Office 2021版本。
办公室家庭和学生 2021(Office Home & Student 2021) – $149.99
2021 年家庭和商务办公(Office Home & Business 2021)– 249.99 美元
Office 专业版 2021(Office Professional 2021) – 439.99 美元
- 下载并安装Office 2021。Office 2021安装应删除以前版本的Office （(Office)如果有）。如果安装不成功，请像卸载任何其他程序一样卸载旧的Office版本。(Office)如果您使用Outlook，请备份Outlook数据文件。Office 2021的(Office 2021)安全(Security)更新应该会自动发生。
Microsoft Office 2021中还有(Else)哪些新(New)功能
？
这里有太多的功能更新。您的 Windows 或Mac版本的Office为您带来了很多惊喜。花点时间环顾四周，寻找它们。你最喜欢的新功能是什么？您希望Microsoft在(Microsoft)Office中包含或更改哪些内容？让我们知道。
What Is the Latest Version of Microsoft Office?
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Office Home & Student has Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Office Home & Business adds Outlook. Office Professional adds Publisher and Access. All are available for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac operating systems, and it’s a one-time purchase.
Office 365, now known as Microsoft 365, is a subscription service that can provide access to any of the desktop and web-based Office applications and other services like OneDrive cloud storage, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Exchange, and built-in security services.
To add more confusion, there’s also Office Online. That’s the free version of Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and the Office app for Android and iOS devices.
What version of Office do you have?
Other standalone Office products for purchase include Visio for flow-charting and Project for project management.
The Latest Version of Office is Microsoft Office 2021
For the home user, you might not see a difference between Office 2019 and Office 2021. However, at work, it’s wise to get on the most current version to ensure you have the latest features, maximum compatibility, and security, especially when exchanging files with other companies. If you’re using older versions than 2019, you need to update to Office 2021. Do it for the security updates at the very least.
Feature Updates in Microsoft Office 2021
If you use Microsoft Office, you’ve noticed that it’s becoming a collaboration platform. Whether you’re a small business or a Fortune 500 company, you’ve become reliant on integrated communications with apps like Microsoft Teams. This functionality grows in Office 2021. We’ll note the Office applications the feature is in, and if it’s available on Windows desktop, macOS, or both.
Microsoft Office 2021 Visual Refresh
Office Apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Visio, Project
Platform: Windows
When you install Office 2021, you’ll notice it looks different. Microsoft’s goal is to simplify the look and feel so you can focus on your work. It’s still familiar enough that you can easily find your favorite tools in the ribbon. The Office Visual Refresh doesn’t have too many surprises.
Co-authoring and Collaborators in Real-time
Office Apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Platform: Windows, macOS
No more emailing spreadsheets back and forth, with copies bloating your inbox. Share the file you’re working on and everyone can work in real-time. Near the top-right of the app, you can see who’s working on it right now, with you. This requires saving the document to OneDrive or SharePoint.
AutoSave Every Change
Office Apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Platform: Windows, macOS
Use your Microsoft account to get the free or paid version of OneDrive. Then, any document you store in OneDrive will automatically save every change as you work on it. Never worry about having to recover a lost file or repairing a corrupt document.
Save Your Eyes with Dark Mode
Office Apps: Word
Platform: Windows, macOS
Along with the visual refresh, Word now has Dark Mode, and it’s not just the ribbon. The page itself goes dark. Many people find Dark Mode reduces eye strain. It may also reduce exposure to blue light and help your sleep.
Read Aloud for Proof-reading
Office Apps: Word
Platform: Windows, macOS
An old writer’s trick is to read their writing out loud to see how it sounds. It works very well to help find missing words and adjust the tone for your readers. Or maybe you’d just like to give your eyes a rest. Word will read back your document in a realistic masculine or feminine voice.
Free Stock Media
Office Apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio
Platform: Windows, macOS
Keep everyone’s eyes on your great work with the use of Office’s Premium Creative Content library. Insert images, icons, photos, illustrations, and more with just a few keystrokes. No more searching for public domain images on the web for hours.
Go Global with Outlook’s Built-In Translator
Office Apps: Outlook
Platform: Windows
A growing trend is doing global business from home, so having a translator would really help. Outlook can now translate emails in over 70 languages and create a transcript so you can keep the original too.
Stay Accessible
Office Apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Platform: Windows
Thankfully, we’ve become more aware of the challenges some people face and Microsoft makes it easier for us to keep our work accessible through their Accessibility Checker.
How Do I Update to Office 2021?
Convinced that Office 2021 is worth getting? Great, upgrading is simple and easy.
- Make sure your device meets the requirements of Office 2021:
OS
Windows – Windows 10 or Windows 11
macOS – 3 most recent versions of macOS
CPU
Windows 1.1GHz or better with at least 2 cores
macOS – whatever is supported by the 3 most recent versions of macOS
RAM
Windows – 4 GB
macOS – 4 GB
Drive Space
Windows – 4 GB
macOS – 10 GB
Monitor
Windows – minimum 1280 x 768
macOS – minimum 1280 x 800
- Buy the edition of Office 2021 that you need, using the links to Microsoft’s official pages.
Office Home & Student 2021 – $149.99
Office Home & Business 2021 – $249.99
Office Professional 2021 – $439.99
- Download and install Office 2021. The Office 2021 install should remove previous versions of Office if you have them. If the install doesn’t, then uninstall your old Office versions as you would any other program. If you use Outlook, make a backup of the Outlook data files. Security updates for Office 2021 should happen automatically.
What Else Is New in Microsoft Office 2021?
There are too many feature updates to fit in here. Your Windows or Mac version of Office holds a lot of pleasant surprises for you. Take the time to look around and search them out. What’s your favorite new feature? What do you want to see Microsoft include or change in Office? Let us know.
