Buying Guides·5 de janeiro de 2026·8 min de leitura·723 visualizações
Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac: Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac. Features, compatibility, pricing, and how it compares to Microsoft 365 for Mac users.
## Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac: Everything You Need to Know
Apple users have long relied on Microsoft Office for professional document creation, spreadsheets, and presentations. Office 2024 for Mac brings the latest perpetual (one-time purchase) Office suite to macOS with significant improvements. Here is your complete guide.
## What Is Included
The [Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac](/en/products/microsoft-office-2024-home-business-mac) includes:
- **Microsoft Word** — Document creation with real-time collaboration
- **Microsoft Excel** — Spreadsheets with dynamic arrays and XLOOKUP
- **Microsoft PowerPoint** — Presentations with Cameo and Recording Studio
- **Microsoft OneNote** — Digital notebook
- **Microsoft Outlook** — Email and calendar (new UI design)
## System Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| macOS | Ventura 13.0 or later |
| Processor | Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel |
| RAM | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| Storage | 10 GB available disk space |
| Display | 1280 x 800 resolution |
Office 2024 for Mac is a Universal Binary — it runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs with no performance penalty through Rosetta.
## Key New Features in Office 2024 for Mac
### Native Apple Silicon Performance
Office 2024 is fully optimized for M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips. Apps launch instantly, large Excel workbooks calculate faster, and PowerPoint renders animations smoothly — all while using less battery than the Intel version.
### New Excel Functions
- **XLOOKUP** — The modern replacement for VLOOKUP
- **Dynamic Arrays** — FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE, SEQUENCE
- **LET function** — Name calculation steps for cleaner formulas
- **IMAGE function** — Insert images directly into cells
### PowerPoint Enhancements
- **Cameo** — Embed your live camera feed directly into slides
- **Recording Studio** — Record presentations with narration and ink
- **SVG Editing** — Edit individual parts of SVG images
### Word Improvements
- **Line Focus** — Reduces visual clutter for easier reading
- **Dark Mode Improvements** — True dark canvas (not just UI chrome)
- **Accessibility Checker** — Enhanced automatic suggestions
### Outlook New Design
- Completely redesigned interface matching macOS aesthetics
- Faster search with instant results
- Improved calendar with natural language event creation
## Office 2024 for Mac vs Microsoft 365 for Mac
| Feature | Office 2024 Mac | Microsoft 365 Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | One-time (~€89 at Distivo) | ~€70/year |
| Updates | Security only | Feature updates |
| Cloud Storage | None | 1 TB OneDrive |
| Apps Included | 5 apps | 5 apps + Teams |
| AI Features | Basic | Copilot available |
| License | Perpetual | Subscription |
If you do not need OneDrive cloud storage, Teams, or Copilot AI features, the one-time purchase saves hundreds over the subscription's lifetime.
## Can You Use Office for Mac with iCloud?
Yes. Office 2024 for Mac integrates with iCloud Drive. You can save Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to iCloud and access them from your iPhone or iPad. However, editing on iOS still requires the free Office mobile apps.
## Alternatives for Mac Users
- **Apple iWork** (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) — Free, but limited compatibility with Office formats
- **LibreOffice** — Free and open-source, but clunky on macOS
- **Google Workspace** — Web-based, requires internet
For professional use where document formatting must be preserved when sharing with Windows users, Microsoft Office remains the gold standard.
## How to Install Office 2024 on Mac
1. Purchase your license key from [Distivo](/en/products/microsoft-office-2024-home-business-mac)
2. Go to [office.com/setup](https://office.com/setup)
3. Sign in with your Microsoft account
4. Enter your product key
5. Download the installer for Mac
6. Run the installer and follow the prompts
7. Open any Office app and sign in to activate
The entire process takes about 10 minutes on a fast internet connection.
## Pricing
Microsoft charges €299.99 for Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac at retail. At [Distivo](/en/products/microsoft-office-2024-home-business-mac), you can get the same genuine license at wholesale pricing with instant digital delivery.
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Does Office 2024 for Mac include Access?**
No. Access is Windows-only and is not available for macOS in any edition.
**Can I install on multiple Macs?**
The Home & Business license covers one Mac. For multiple devices, purchase additional licenses.
**Will it work on my older Mac?**
You need macOS Ventura 13.0 or later. Check **Apple Menu > About This Mac** to verify your version.