As a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you regularly get new and improved Office features. Take a look below to see what's available to you today.
Latest updates for PowerPoint for Windows Desktop
There's nothing new in Version 2007 (13029.20308) but check out this feature we released recently. Find your Office version
Save to your pinned folder
Pinned folders stay near the top of your Save locations so you can quickly access the folder you need.
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Become an Office Insider and you'll be first in line to see new features and tell us what you think.
More about releases
When do I get new features?
New Microsoft 365 features are sometimes rolled out over a period of time to all subscribers.
Complete list of all updates
Get information about all the channel releases for Microsoft 365 client applications.
New for non-subscribers
Not an Microsoft 365 subscriber but using Office 2016 and Office 2019? Find out what's available in your version.
Previous releases
June 2020
See what's new in Version 2006 (Build 13001.20266), the June release.
Save to your pinned folder
Pinned folders stay near the top of your Save locations so you can quickly access the folder you need.
No need for a clicker: your earbuds have you covered
Use your Surface Earbuds to control PowerPoint presentations. Once paired, you'll need to enable the feature in PowerPoint to use it.
May 2020
See what's new in Version 2005 (Build 12827.20268).
New images to bring your documents to life
Thousands of royalty-free stock images, icons, and stickers you can use in your documents. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started.
April 2020
See what's new in Version 2004 (Build 12730.20236).
Link to a slide
Ask a colleague to contribute to your slide deck, and start them directly on the slide you need help with.
Jazz up your files and email
Give your presentations, documents, and email messages more flair with free, high-quality stock images and backgrounds.
March 2020
See what's new in Version 2003 (Build 12624.20320).
Pick your perfect color
Use hex color codes to choose exactly the color you want for your font, text highlight, and more.
Better diagrams
With better connectors and a smoother ink conversion process you can ink your ideas more confidently.
January 2020
Read on to see what's new for you in the update, Version 2001 (Build 12430.20184).
October 2019
Read on to see what's new for you in the September update, Version 1910 (Build 12130.20272).
Ink-stant replay
When using ink on your slides, apply a replay animation to replay the inking during your slide show.
Arrange elements on your slides for screen readers
See the elements in screen-reading order and re-arrange them as necessary to communicate your message effectively.
Convert files to improve accessibility
Upgrade your files to the modern format to make them more accessible for everyone.
Create more accessible PDFs
Create a PDF and the accessibility checker will point out accessibility issues to fix before you save.
September 2019
Read on to see what's new for you in the September update, Version 1909 (Build 12026.20264).
Sharpen your lines with SVG
For crisper, clearer images, save a chart, shape, or other illustration as a scalable vector graphic. Save your slides as SVGs too!
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August 2019
Read on to see what's new for you in the August update, Version 1908 (Build 11929.20254).
Search and enjoy
We've added Search to Insert Icons to make it easy to find the icon you want. And when you're selecting, the Insert button tells you how many you've picked.
Print slide numbers on handouts
Slide numbers are included on your handouts automatically. Leave them on, turn them off, it's all up to you.
July 2019
Read on to see what's new for you in the July update, Version 1907 (Build 11901.20176).
No more bouncing to the browser
You decide how links to Office documents open: in the browser or in the app. See Link Handling under File > Options > Advanced.
Online videos have a new home*
Save a video to Microsoft Stream, the intelligent video service in Microsoft 365, so that anyone in your organization can see it. Insert the video link and enjoy the multimedia presentation at a fraction of the file size.
* Requires a Commercial or EDU subscription
June 2019
Read on to see what's new in the June update, Version 1906 (Build 11727.20230).
More icons to match your mood
We've added over 300 new icons. Find them at Insert > Icons.
Get their attention with @mentions
Use @mentions in comments to let others know when you need their input.
May 2019
Here's what's new in the May update, Version 1905 (Build 11629.20196).
Switch seamlessly
The new account manager shows all of your Microsoft 365 work and personal accounts in one place. Switching between them has never been easier.
March 2019
See what's new in the March update, Version 1903 (Build 11425.20202).
Better shapeshifting
Name your shapes for more control over how they morph and get the perfect transition.
February 2019
See what's new in the February update, Version 1902 (Build 11328.20146).
Save your changes as they happen
Upload your files to OneDrive to make sure all your updates are saved automatically.
You compute, we format
We change hard-drawn math expressions into standard characters. Just choose Ink to Math and select your handwritten notes to get started.
January 2019
See what's new in the January update, Version 1901 (Build 11231.20130).
Get their attention with @mentions
Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input.
December 2018
See what's new in Version 18.12 (11126.20188).
Ink a splendid slide
Convert your ink to text, then get smart slide-design ideas from PowerPoint Designer.
Latest updates for Mac
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.36.20041300, the April release.
Link to Slide
Ask a colleague to contribute to your slide deck, and start them directly on the slide you need help with a link to the slide.
Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider and get early access to the latest Office innovations. We're continuously hard at work on exclusive monthly upgrades and new features for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
Latest updates for iOS
Read on to see what's new in version 2.36.20040600, the April update.
Make tab items larger
Press and hold the tab bar items like icons, text to increase their size.
Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider to get early access to the latest Office innovations.
Latest updates for Android
There is nothing new in 16.0.12730.20182, the April update. But check out one of the recent features we released.
Get their attention with @mentions
Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input.
Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider and you'll be first in line to see new features and tell us what you think.
