Well, that depends on how old your current version is. If it is only 2 years old, you can probably wait a little longer. Also, the difference between these 2 versions will not be dramatic. If you don't need to produce very complex documents then you can probably wait and see. However, you should also bear in mind that MS does not really release its Office Suite every year.
You can start using Microsoft Office Home 2024 on your Windows 10 PC, then transfer it to your new Windows 11 PC when you get it. However, as the licence is for 1 user and 1 device, you must first uninstall Office from the old PC before installing and activating it on the new one. You can manage this via your Microsoft account at https://account.microsoft.com/services, where you can download and activate Office on the new device after uninstalling it from the old one.
You can reinstall the software on a new device if you change device, for example in the event of a breakdown. However, you can only do this once every 90 days, except in the event of a hardware failure. You must delete the software from the old device and not keep any copies.
No, with this licence you can only install and use the software on one device, either a Windows PC or a Mac, but not both simultaneously. The licence is valid for 1 user and 1 device only.
You can find the product key in your customer account, if you have any difficulties finding it, you are welcome to contact us via our Digitec Assistant. https://www.digitec.ch/help
No, the version "Office Home 2024 (1 x, unlimited)" with the product ID "EP2-06798" does not include Microsoft Teams. This version includes the classic desktop applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, but no additional services such as Microsoft Teams, which are typically provided with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Hello, this version is multi-lingual. You will receive a digital key when you order. If your computer is in French then the installation will be in French, otherwise in one of the 3 other languages. This version is limited to 2024. The 365 version is a subscription and will always be up to date as long as you pay.
The problem seems to be that after purchasing and receiving the licence by email, you have to go to www.office.com/register to enter the code. But it doesn't say that anywhere, or at least not obviously. I can't find it at the moment, but I know the www.office.com/register from another purchase.
I received the licence within 10 minutes of purchasing it.
It is the same software, but the version 49645394 for CHF 159 is a digital version that can be downloaded directly, while the version with the product number 46046751 for CHF 111 is a physical version with a box and a download code.
No, you cannot install "Office Home 2024 (1 x, Unlimited)" on an iPad Pro 11 to use Word or other Office applications. Here's why:
- Single purchase versions of Office, such as Office Home & Student, cannot be installed on mobile devices. They only work on PCs or Macs.
- To use Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on an iPad Pro, you need to use the Microsoft mobile apps available on the App Store. However, for iPad Pros with a screen larger than 10.1 inches, you need an active subscription to Microsoft 365 to access all the editing features.
The main difference between Microsoft Office Home 2024 and Microsoft Office Home + Student 2021 lies in the functions and licensing. Here are some of the key differences:
- User authorisation: Office Home + Student 2021 is licensed for home and school use, while Office Home 2024 is for home use only.
- Applications: Office Home 2024 also includes OneNote, which is not included in Office Home + Student 2021.
- User interface and performance: Office 2024 offers a modernised user interface and improved performance compared to Office 2021.
- Collaboration and file formats: Office 2024 supports better collaboration and more modern file formats.
It will be a one-off purchase version (perpetual licence) for private users and small companies. In contrast to LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel), there will be regular function updates until the next main release. Unfortunately, LTSC is only available as volume licences for companies.
I would also have preferred an LTSC licence without this cloud / AI bells and whistles. You have to switch it off or uninstall it individually. You have to download the software relatively laboriously via setup.office.com and enter the purchased key. The product (Office Home 2024) then appears in the personal connected MSA (Microsoft Account) with the price USD$0.00.
If you have the "Office Home 2024" product and later realised that it does not include Outlook, there are a few options to get Outlook or a more comprehensive Office version:
## Upgrade to Office Home & Business 2024
You can upgrade from "Office Home 2024" to "Office Home & Business 2024". This version includes Outlook in addition to the classic Office apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. However, this requires the purchase of the entire "Office Home & Business 2024" suite, as there is no option to add just Outlook as an upgrade.
## Purchase Outlook as a separate full version
There is no official way to purchase just Outlook as a separate full version without purchasing the entire Office suite. Microsoft usually only offers Outlook as part of a more comprehensive Office version, such as in "Office Home & Business 2024" or as part of a Microsoft 365 subscription.
## Microsoft 365 subscription
Another option would be to purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription, which includes Outlook as well as other Office apps and additional services such as 1 TB of OneDrive storage and Microsoft support. However, this is a subscription and not a one-time purchase option.
After purchasing the licence for "Office Home 2024 (1 x, unlimited)" you can download the software as follows
- Go to the website www.office.com and sign in with the Microsoft account you used to activate the licence.
- If you are already signed in, select the option "Install Office" or "Install apps" to start the download.
Regarding the software updates:
- With the licence for "Office Home 2024", you will receive five years of updates that fix bugs and other problems, but do not add any new functions. After these five years, no further updates will be provided, but the applications will continue to work.
With the product "Office Home 2024" from Microsoft, which includes OneNote for Windows or macOS, you can save OneNote notebooks locally, but only under certain conditions.
- The free, standalone version of OneNote available through the Windows Store does not support local notebooks. however, if you use OneNote as part of a paid Office licence (such as Office 2021 or Office 365), you can save notebooks locally.
- With the version of OneNote included in Office Home 2024, you can store your notebooks on your local computer, as it is part of the full Office suite that supports local storage.
It would therefore be possible to save local notebooks in OneNote with the purchase of "Office Home 2024" if you use the corresponding Office licence.
The main difference between the two versions of Microsoft Office Home 2024 lies in the way the software is provided and in the additional content.
- Licence and deployment:
- The first version (Product ID: EP2-06798) is offered as a digital licence that can be downloaded and installed directly.
- The second version (Product ID not explicitly stated) is delivered in a physical box, which can mean additional shipping costs and time.
- Additional content:
- The physical box version might contain additional materials such as user manuals or installation media, which is not the case with the digital version.
- Price:
- The digital version costs CHF 179.00.
- The physical boxed version could vary in price, but there is no specific pricing information in the sources provided.
It is important to note that the functionality and included applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are identical in both versions. The difference lies mainly in the form of delivery and the associated costs and benefits.
If you want to buy the download version of Microsoft Office 2024, especially if you are abroad, you should choose the following version:
### Microsoft Office Home 2024
- This version includes the classic desktop applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
- It is available for a one-time purchase of 149.99 USD and can be installed on a PC or Mac.
There is no specific "download version" in the name, but if you make the purchase through the Microsoft website or other online retailers, you will usually receive a download link to download and install the software. Make sure you meet the system requirements, such as Windows 10 or Windows 11 or macOS.
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