![]() Kind of like the move from OS X Mavericks to Yosemite, the change looks huge at first, but soon you'll realize that most of it is just window dressing. This de-cluttering is apparent throughout the suite. Options within each section have more modern iconography and everything feels less cluttered. Sections are clearly labeled, with some efforts made to clarify the headings ("Document Elements" is gone, with its options moving to "Insert" and "References"). ![]() So what's actually changed? Well, the Ribbon interface is still there, but it's now cleaner and clearer. ![]() One small drawback of this compromise is Mac users currently working with the iPad or iPhone versions of Office won't feel completely at home - there's a legacy here that Microsoft has to support, so the look and feel aren't as modern as on iOS, but that's understandable.Įxcel, Word and PowerPoint all have this fresh welcome screen, which looks almost identical to the iOS apps.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. Creating a suite that's instantly familiar to both subsets (while still looking good) is no easy feat, but Microsoft has managed it. Similarly, Microsoft has to balance the experience of Mac users coming from Office 2011 with Windows users moving over to Mac Office. Just transposing the UI over would be extremely jarring for Mac users currently working with Office 2011, or pretty much any OS X productivity application. Yosemite may be flatter and simpler than previous versions of OS X, but it's not Windows 10. ![]() The new apps change that, bringing a user interface that sits somewhere between Windows' ultra-modern look and the traditional layout of Office 2011.Īlthough some may look on in envy at the clean, uncluttered look of the upcoming Windows' Office 2016 suite, the compromise here makes a lot of sense. Although Microsoft has done a good job updating the suite over the years, the overall look and feel of the apps just don't gel with the dramatic changes OS X has seen since 2010. And new themes and styles help you pull it all together to produce stunning, professional documents.Using Office 2011 on the Mac is like stepping back in time. A refreshed task pane interface makes positioning, resizing, or rotating graphics easy so you can create exactly the layout you want. The redesigned ribbon intuitively organizes features so you can quickly find what you need quickly. We've modernized the user experience and made it easier to get things done. The new Office 2016 for Mac includes updated versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook-and the moment you open any one of the apps, you'll immediately feel the difference. The new apps offer full retina display support with thousands of retina-optimized graphics, full screen view for native immersive experiences, and even little Mac affordances like scroll bounce. It's unmistakably Office - but thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the unique features of the Mac. Office 2016 for Mac is powered by the cloud so you can access your documents anytime, anywhere, and on any device. You will receive regular updates automatically until the official release in the second half of 2015. ![]() Preview the new and modern Office for Mac. ![]()
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