Fortunately, as we reported recently, Apple does finally seem to have squashed the wi-fi bugs that have affected Yosemite since its introduction last June, so that's no longer a barrier to adoption. Office 2016 will only run on the current Yosemite release of OS X (10.10), which might be an issue for business users who are running previous versions.

VAT) for the Home and Business edition of Office 2011 for Mac. Microsoft was unable to confirm UK pricing for that version ahead of its release, although it's likely to be similar to the current £219.99 (inc. There will also be a conventional boxed version of the suite released in September. Businesses with volume licensing agreements with Microsoft can upgrade for free as well, although they have to wait until August. However, Office 2016 for Mac does make sense when seen as part of Microsoft's attempt to provide a 'unified' look and feel that allows Office users to move easily across platforms and devices.Īt the moment, Office 2016 for Mac is available as a free upgrade for users who have an existing subscription to Office 365. It's been five years since Microsoft released Office 2011 for the Mac, so the absence of any major, headline-grabbing new features could be seen as something of a disappointment.