Unveiling the Power of Office 2021: A Deep Dive into New Features

Microsoft Office 2021 is here, packed with exciting updates and improvements designed to boost your productivity and enhance your workflow. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a home user, the new features in Office 2021 offer something for everyone. At Võtmed Galaxy, we are proud to provide you with original software license keys delivered digitally in minutes, ensuring you can access these powerful tools swiftly and securely. Let’s delve into what Office 2021 has to offer.

Before we dive into the specifics, it’s essential to understand the distinction between Office 2021 and Microsoft 365. Office 2021 is a one-time purchase, meaning you pay once and own the software. Microsoft 365, on the other hand, is a subscription service that offers access to the latest versions of Office applications along with cloud services like OneDrive and extra features.

It is important to note that some features described below might not be available in Office LTSC 2021, a version specifically designed for commercial customers with different needs.

Key Enhancements in Office 2021

Office 2021 brings a plethora of new tools and improvements, focusing on enhanced collaboration, advanced data analysis, and a more intuitive user experience.

Collaboration and Productivity

Real-Time Co-Authoring

One of the most significant additions is the enhanced co-authoring feature. Now, you can work on the same document simultaneously with others. This eliminates the need to send numerous emails or notes, as everyone gets notified when the file is updated. This feature is available in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Modern Comments

With modern comments, you have greater control over when you send comments to your collaborators. Enjoy a consistent commenting experience across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This streamlines feedback and makes collaboration more effective.

Know Who’s in Your Document

See who else is working on a document with you and their position within the document in real-time. This clarity helps in coordinating efforts and avoids overlaps or miscommunication, available in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

User Interface and Visual Updates

Visual Refresh

Enjoy a modernized Start experience and refreshed tabs in the ribbon. The new design includes monoline iconography, a neutral color palette, and softer window corners. These updates create a cleaner, clearer interface, enhancing user experience across applications.

Excel: Advanced Data Analysis and Functions

XLOOKUP Function

The XLOOKUP function is a significant upgrade from the older VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions. It allows you to find anything you need in a table or range, row by row, with greater flexibility and ease.

Dynamic Arrays

Write a single formula and return an array of values. This feature expedites calculations and insights using six new functions: FILTER, SORT, SORTBY, UNIQUE, SEQUENCE, and RANDARRAY.

LET Function

The LET function assigns names to calculation results. This functionality is useful for storing intermediate calculations, values, or for defining names within a formula, leading to more manageable and cleaner formulas.

XMATCH Function

The XMATCH function searches for a specified item in an array or range of cells and returns the item’s relative position. It is a versatile function, especially when combined with other functions like INDEX.

Sheet Views

Create customized views in an Excel worksheet without affecting other users’ views. This is especially useful when working with large datasets where different people need to focus on different aspects of the data.

Accessibility Ribbon

The Accessibility ribbon provides easy access to tools required to create accessible content. It ensures your spreadsheets are inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.

PowerPoint: Enhanced Presentations

New and Improved Record Slide Show

Record Slide Show now supports presenter video, ink recording, and laser pointer recording. This provides more engaging and comprehensive presentation options.

Ink Replay

Apply the Replay or Rewind animation to ink to get a drawing effect directly in your presentations. This feature allows for dynamic and engaging visual aids, enhancing the impact of your message.

Arrange Elements for Screen Readers

Re-arrange elements on your slides based on the screen-reading order to make your presentations more accessible. This is crucial for ensuring your content can be understood by everyone, regardless of ability.

Link to a Slide

Share a link directly to a specific slide in your presentation, allowing colleagues to contribute precisely where needed. This saves time and simplifies the collaborative process.

Outlook: Improved Communication

Translator and Ink in Outlook

Translate email messages into more than 70 languages on the fly within Outlook. Additionally, annotate email images or draw in a separate canvas using a finger, pen, or mouse.

Instant Search

Use Instant Search to quickly find email messages anywhere in Outlook. This ensures you spend less time searching for messages and more time focusing on important tasks.

General Enhancements

Dark Mode

Reduce eye strain with Dark Mode, which now extends to the canvas in Word, offering a more comfortable reading and writing experience.

Line Focus

Improve comprehension by moving through a document line by line in Word, removing distractions and focusing your attention where it is needed.

Stock Media

Access a curated library of stock images, icons, and more that helps you express yourself in Microsoft 365 applications. This enhances your documents, presentations, and emails visually.

Microsoft Search

Find what you need with Microsoft Search at the top of your Microsoft 365 apps on Windows. This powerful tool helps you quickly find text, commands, help, and more.

Accessibility Checker

The Accessibility Checker monitors your documents and alerts you to areas that need attention, promoting more inclusive and accessible content.

Performance Improvements

Experience improved performance, stability, and speed across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Benefit from faster calculations from common Excel functions like SUMIF, COUNTIF, and AVERAGEIF.

Updated Draw Tab

Quickly access and change the color of all your inking tools in one place. New additions include Point Eraser, Ruler, and Lasso to simplify working with ink.

Auto Save

Save your changes as they happen with Auto Save feature. Upload your files to OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint Online to ensure all updates are saved automatically.

OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.3 Support

Office 2021 now supports the OpenDocument format (ODF) 1.3, providing enhanced functionality and compatibility.

Hex Color Values

Define colors using Hex color values instead of just RGB, providing more flexibility in your color selection.

Getting Started with Office 2021

To make the most of Office 2021, consider exploring the following:

• Office Training Center: Access a wide range of training materials to help you get up to speed with the new features.
• Quick Start Guides: Use the quick start guides to learn essential features quickly and efficiently.
• Microsoft 365 Subscription Benefits: Explore the benefits of a Microsoft 365 subscription for additional features and cloud integration.

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