Microsoft Office Suite

The latest versions of the Microsoft Office Suite is O365 and Office 2024 but the earlier formats - 2019, 2016, 2013 are 2010 - are still to be found in offices and homes throughout the UK and abroad.  Microsoft, however, has now ceased to provide support for Office 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003.  Office 2016 will ceased to be supported from 14 October 2025.

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For the everyday user, each version provides all of the basics for that particular Office application, but you will see in the new releases a little more functionality to its predecessor. All course outlines can be downloaded as a PDF file. Simply click on the appropriate logo below to open up a new window, and download the outlines.

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Microsoft Office 2024 and 2019 include the core applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with additional programs like Publisher and Access available, depending on the edition purchased.  All are designed for full functionality without requiring an active internet connection to use the applications on your computer. Essentially, it's a standalone version of Microsoft Office  365 with the latest features released in 2024. 

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Key points about Microsoft Office 2024/2019:

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• Core applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 

• Optional applications (depending on edition): Publisher, Access 

• No subscription needed: Unlike Microsoft 365, Office 2024/2019 is a one-time purchase 

• Offline functionality: You can use all applications without an internet connection

• Updates can be manual or automatic, dependent upon how the software is installed