Microsoft Office comes in several different versions, each with its own features and characteristics. Here are the differences between some popular versions of Microsoft Office:

Microsoft Office 2010

• Interface: Improved Ribbon interface.
• Main applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote.
• Features: Support for Web Apps allowing online document editing.
• Support: Official support ended in October 2020.

Microsoft Office 2013

• Interface: Updated interface following the Metro style of Windows 8.
• Main applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher.
• Features: Integration with OneDrive cloud service, new reading mode in Word.
• Support: Official support ended in April 2023.

Microsoft Office 2016

• Interface: Improved design, more consistent with Windows 10.
• Main applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher.
• Features: Integration with Office 365, real-time collaboration features, Insights from Bing.
• Support: Extended support until October 2025.

Microsoft Office 2019

• Interface: Similar to Office 2016 with some improvements.
• Main applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote (for Windows 10), Access, Publisher.
• Features: Enhanced digital ink, morph feature in PowerPoint, new data analysis tools in Excel.
• Support: Mainstream support until October 2023, extended support until October 2025.

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)

• Interface: Continuously updated, always has the latest features.
• Main applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Teams.
• Features: Cloud-based subscription, frequent updates, strong integration with OneDrive and SharePoint, AI and machine learning tools.
• Support: Continuous support with subscription model.

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 (Long-Term Servicing Channel)

• Interface: Similar to Office 2019 with some improvements.
• Main applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher.
• Features: Designed for organizations needing stability and long-term support, no cloud-based features.
• Support: Extended support until 2026.

Key Differences:

1. Licensing model:

   • Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021: One-time purchase, perpetual use.
   • Microsoft 365: Monthly or annual subscription.

2. Updates:

   • Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021: Receive security and bug fixes, no new features.
   • Microsoft 365: Always gets the latest features and security updates.

3. Cloud features:

   • Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021: Limited or no cloud integration.
   • Microsoft 365: Strong integration with OneDrive, SharePoint, and other cloud services.

4. Collaboration and teamwork:

   • Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, LTSC 2021: Limited or external tools for collaboration.
   • Microsoft 365: Real-time collaboration and advanced teamwork tools.

Choosing the right Office version depends on your specific needs regarding features, cost, and licensing model.