– Works offline without cloud dependency.- Ties to a Microsoft account and is not device-specific; allows reinstalls on new devices.
– Includes AI-powered features like Smart compose in Word and Data Insights in Excel.
– Improvements in handling large datasets (Excel), live camera presentation recording (PowerPoint), advanced email search (Outlook), and design consistency across apps with Fluent Design updates.
– Does not include future version upgrades once Microsoft releases newer editions.
– Co-authoring tools are less seamless compared to cloud-based Microsoft 365 experiences.
– No subscription to Microsoft Teams included.