: Unlike Office 2016, the 2021 Pro Plus version supports real-time co-authoring , allowing multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously via OneDrive.
: Version 2208 features a modernized UI with rounded corners and a neutral color palette designed to match Windows 11 .
: Added 14 new text and array functions to streamline complex worksheets. It also fixed critical issues with images in filtered cells. Microsoft Office 2016-2021 Pro Plus v2208 Build...
: Introduced the ability to take notes using voice commands (Dictation).
: Enhanced PDF protection and resolved various functional bugs that caused unexpected closures. The Evolution: Office 2016 to 2021 : Unlike Office 2016, the 2021 Pro Plus
: It includes XLOOKUP (a more robust VLOOKUP alternative), Dynamic Arrays (FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE), and the LET function for naming calculation results.
Released in late August 2022, this build (specifically ) focused on "supercharging" core applications with features previously exclusive to the Microsoft 365 cloud subscription. It also fixed critical issues with images in filtered cells
If you are currently using this version, keep these official support timelines in mind: