Office 2019 is available in many different versions. Those looking to purchase a new Office package therefore face a dilemma: With Office 2019 and Office 365 , Microsoft offers two different Office suites for Windows. Additionally, many retailers also offer Office 2016 . But no matter which Office suite one ultimately chooses: Office 2019 provides the essentials to get everything important done. Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 is licensed exclusively for private use and offers the absolute basics: Word 2019, Excel 2019, and PowerPoint 2019. Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 offers a bit more: The Office suite is intended for families and small businesses that need classic Office apps and email. Accordingly, the Home and Business version can also be used for business purposes. It includes Word 2019, Excel 2019, Outlook 2019, and PowerPoint 2019 – and this with a one-time purchase, whether for use in the office or at home. Generous OneDrive cloud storage and licenses for tablet and smartphone are not included, but are reserved for the subscription version Office 365.

Flexible and affordable

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 and Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 can be purchased from the German Microsoft Store. Microsoft charges 149 euros for the Home and Student version, while the larger Home and Business version costs 299 euros. Licenses are available at a significantly lower price in the open market. With Office 2019, Microsoft provides a software package for macOS and Windows that includes new tools, features, and functions. The Office Suite is not part of the subscription version Office 365, but can also be purchased as an offline version from Microsoft. This does have the disadvantage that the package cannot be installed on multiple computers, but it explains the affordable price. In general, Office for Mac always supports the latest macOS version, as well as the two previous versions – currently Sierra, High Sierra, and Mojave.

From the learning tools to the focus view

Microsoft Office 2019 offers many new features – for example, the ability to adjust colors and column widths and to use other features in the learning tools. They can be found under the View menu in the individual Office applications. The learning tools help make texts easier to read. Loud reading is also possible. Conveniently, the document is not formatted by the settings; instead, only the appearance is adjusted to facilitate reading. The integrated Microsoft Translator is another innovation: it can be accessed via the Review menu – the translation is then done directly in the document. In the Insert menu, there is the entry for 3D models, which allows graphics to be integrated into Office applications. The small images can even be moved interactively if desired – however, Windows 10 or higher is required for this. Another highlight is the Focus view, which can be activated via the View menu. With a click, all toolbars are hidden to ensure distraction-free work. The Exit button returns to the default view.

Efficient and team-friendly

Entrepreneurs are likely to be particularly interested in the possibility of using Microsoft Teams for group collaboration to improve teamwork and communication. Microsoft offers a messaging environment in Microsoft Office 2019, which provides groups with a communication tool that can be used equally on tablets, laptops, computers, and smartphones. Communication is therefore usable across all devices – regardless of the system used. Email and calendar further enhance Microsoft Office for Mac 2019 as the perfect solution for small businesses. Those who want to build and manage companies efficiently are well advised with Microsoft Office for MacBook. Additionally, to share files and documents with others, there are many ways available in Microsoft Office for Mac 2019: Files can be uploaded to OneDrive via the Share button. Another option is to quickly and easily send documents via PDF. This results in a flexibility that other Office applications cannot offer. Many new features will appeal to both entrepreneurs and private individuals.

The new Office 2019 for Windows PC prices:

• Office 2019 Home and Student (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote)
• Office 2019 Home and Business (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote)
• Office 2019 Standard (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and OneNote)
• Office 2019 Professional Plus (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Access and Skype for Business)

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