Microsoft Office for Mac is a suite of productivity applications developed by Microsoft for macOS operating systems. It[SQ]s the Mac equivalent of the widely used Microsoft Office suite for Windows. It includes applications similar to their Windows counterparts, but with a user interface designed to fit the Mac[SQ]s aesthetic and functionality.

The suite typically includes (though specific apps included may vary depending on the version and subscription) :

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Microsoft Word:

Word processing software for creating and editing documents.
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Microsoft Excel:

Spreadsheet software for working with numerical data, creating charts and graphs.
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Microsoft PowerPoint:

Presentation software for creating and delivering slideshows.
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Microsoft Outlook:

Email, calendar, and contact management application.
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Microsoft OneNote:

Note-taking application.
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Microsoft Teams:

(Often included with subscriptions) Collaboration and communication platform.
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Microsoft Access:

(Not always included in standard offerings) Database management software.
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Microsoft Publisher:

(Not always included in standard offerings) Desktop publishing software.


Microsoft Office for Mac offers features similar to its Windows counterpart, allowing for seamless file compatibility between the two operating systems. It[SQ]s available via a subscription service (Microsoft 365) or sometimes as a one-time purchase (though this is less common now).