Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2024
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Overview: Office for Mac
Modern Productivity for macOS
Microsoft 365 and Office LTSC for Mac provide a native, powerful experience for the three most recent versions of macOS.
The suite includes a comprehensive set of applications designed specifically for the Mac interface while maintaining 100% compatibility with Office for Windows:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneNote
- OneDrive
- Teams
Chipset Support
Native support for both Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac devices. All packages are provided in Universal 2 format for maximum performance.
Features & Innovations
Monthly Innovation
Microsoft 365 subscribers receive monthly updates containing security improvements, performance stability, and new features. Office LTSC versions (2024 and 2021) receive security and stability updates but maintain a static feature set for long-term consistency.
Universal Language Support
All supported languages are included in a single .pkg installer. The application automatically matches the preferred locale set in macOS, allowing users to switch languages without a re-install.
- Enhanced Outlook for Mac (New UI)
- Dynamic Arrays and XLOOKUP in Excel
- Improved Slide Recording in PowerPoint
- Accessibility improvements across the suite
IT Admin & Deployment
Sandboxing & Security
Office for Mac follows Apple’s app sandboxing guidelines. App bundles (e.g., Word.app) contain all required resources, including fonts. Note: Customizing or stripping files from the app bundle (like removing language resources) is not supported and will prevent the apps from starting.
Version Management
| Product | Major Version | Build Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Office LTSC for Mac 2024 | 16.x | 16.89 or higher |
| Office LTSC for Mac 2021 | 16.x | 16.53 or higher |
| Microsoft 365 for Mac | 16.x | Latest Monthly Release |
*Policy and preference domains are similar across all 16.x versions, ensuring high compatibility for add-ins and extensibility solutions.
Specifications & System Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. |
| Processor | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel Processor. |
| Installation | Universal 2 Installer package (.pkg). |
| Updates | Managed via Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). |
| Privacy | Managed via diagnostic data and connected experience preference settings. |
Support Lifecycle Note: As new major versions of macOS are released, Microsoft retires support for the oldest version to maintain the "N-2" support model (current and previous two versions).