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 is nothing new in 16.0.14701.20210, the November update. But check out one of the recent features we released. Find your Office version
Edit autogenerated alt text
Now you can edit the intelligent alt text for your photos in PowerPoint.
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.
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
See what's new in Version 2110 (Build 14527.20234), the October release.
Edit autogenerated alt text
Now you can edit the intelligent alt text for your photos in PowerPoint.
See what's new in Version 2109 (Build 14430.20234), the September release.
Office apps now support OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.3
ODF 1.3 brought many improvements to the OpenDocument format and these are now supported in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (file extensions .odt, .ods, and .odp).
See what's new in Version 2108 (Build 14326.20238), the August release.
Application Guard supports saving your files in alternate formats
Application Guard protects you from opening files that may contain data, such as viruses or malware.Now Application Guard allows you to use Save As to change the file type to a wide variety of options.
Office has a fresh look
The new visual refresh is modern and new, designed to make it simple, intuitive, and seamless experience across all your Office apps.
See what's new in Version 2107 (Build 14228.20324), the July release.
Add Flipgrid videos to your presentation
PowerPoint now supports Flipgrid videos along with other video types.
See what's new in Version 2103 (Build 13801.20266), the March release.
Contextual mini toolbar
PowerPoint now includes three additional buttons at the end of the Mini Toolbar, which are personalized for you based on your most recent actions in the app.
See what's new in Version 2011 (Build 13530.20316), the December release.
Rehearse your presentation with Presenter Coach
Get feedback on the things that help keep an audience engaged — like pacing, pitch, filler words, sensitive phrases, and more.
Use SVGs from Office across 3rd party apps
Paste SVG content from Office into 3rd party apps such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
See what's new in Version 2009 (Build 13231.20200), the September release.
Switch Office themes automatically
Office can automatically switch themes to match your Windows 10 theme settings. Go to File > Account and choose "Use system setting" under the Office Theme drop-down.
See what's new in Version 2009 (Build 13231.20200), the September release.
Help protect your data from malicious files
Application Guard helps protect you from malware by letting you read, print, and save Office files in an isolated container.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read on to see what's new for you in the update, Version 2001 (Build 12430.20184).
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.
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!
New in:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
There's nothing new in Version 16.55.21111400, the November update. Check out one of the recent features we released.
Add Flipgrid videos to enhance your next presentation
PowerPoint will now support insertion of Flipgrid videos in slides.
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.
Previous releases
Add Flipgrid videos to enhance your next presentation
PowerPoint will now support insertion of Flipgrid videos in slides.
Present in Teams with one click
You can now share directly to a current Teams meeting with just one click from your PowerPoint presentation.
Get a Refreshed Look for your Office Start Screen on Mac
A new refreshed look that uses our Fluent toolkit to align with Apple's new design language in Big Sur.
Rehearse your Presentations with Presenter Coach
Presenter Coach helps you rehearse your presentations so you can more effectively engage your audience. It gives feedback on your pacing, pitch, use of filler words and more.
Record your presentations with the new and improved Record Slide Show
Record Slide Show now supports presenter video recording, ink recording and laser pointer recording.
Create GIFs with transparent backgrounds
When exporting to an Animated GIF, a new option will allow you to make the background transparent.
Export animated GIF in a range
Select a range of slides when exporting to animated GIF.
Present your slide show in a windowed experience
Reading View lets you multi-task and have several windowed slide shows.
Jazz up Your Files
Give your documents, slides and spreadsheets more flair with free, high-quality stock images, icons, and stickers. Go to Insert > Pictures > Stock Images to get started.
Say it with ink
Use your digital pen to illustrate your points while recording a presentation and your ink strokes will be recorded as well.
Present the Latest to your Audience
Keep your slides updated automatically while you are presenting.
Search Gets an Upgrade
We have made it easier for you to search for things in your slide deck. Now, instead of seeing dialog boxes, your results will show in one place: the search box.
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.
Know what's next
In the Presenter View, you can now hide the current slide and see only the next slide to view what's coming next in your presentation. Drag the line divider to the left side of the screen to collapse the current slide view.
GIFs in a jiffy
One slide, one frame. Easily create looping GIFs. Just insert media, animations, and text on your slide, and then export or save as an animated GIF.
Ink-stant Replay
Animate an ink drawing so that it replays forward or backward during your slide show.
Online videos have a new home
Save a video to Microsoft Stream so that anyone in your organization can see it. Insert the video link and enjoy a multimedia presentation at a fraction of the file size.
Get their attention with @mentions
Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input.
Get a faster start
Get recommendations based on your activity and what others are working on around you.
File management in fewer clicks
Open a file and click the title in the title bar to see the filename and location. Rename or Move the file to a cloud location.
Latest updates for iOS
See what's new in version 2.55.21111202, the November update.
Get an overview of your slides
Use the slide sorter view on iPad for an overview of your slides, or to drag, drop, and rearrange them.
Want new features first?
Become an Office Insider to get early access to the latest Office innovations.
Previous releases
Here's what's new in version 2.54 (21100301), the October update.
Quickly Delete a File or Folder
Swipe left or tap and hold to quickly delete a file or folder.
Here's what's new in version 2.51 (21071204), the July update.
PowerPoint on iPad Has a New Look
Check out the new ribbon and commands design and let us know what you think.
Here's what's new in version 2.48 (21040602), the April update.
Compose Your Messages with Microsoft Editor
This feature brings the goodness of Microsoft Editor to Outlook Mobile. Editor offers spelling, grammar and refinement suggestions as you type messages.
Here's what's new in version 2.47 (21030900), the March update.
Quickly Access Useful Commands
Open the context menu with just one click using a mouse or trackpad.
Here's what's new in version 2.46 (2102800), the February update.
View or Edit Your Files Offline
Mark your files as available offline, so you can access them even if you aren't connected to the internet.
Here's what's new in version 2.44 (20121101), the December update.
Rehearse your Presentation with Presenter Coach
Get feedback on the things that help keep an audience engaged — like pacing, pitch, filler words, sensitive phrases, and more.
Here's what's new in version 2.42 (2010080), the October update.
Get to Your Files Faster
Enjoy the new simplified Home experience within Word for iPad, along with quick access to your relevant files.
Use a Pointing Device
Connect a trackpad or mouse to your iPad for another way to interact with Word.
Here's 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.
Latest updates for Android
There is nothing new in 16.0.14326.20140, the November update. But check out one of the recent features we released.
Dark mode now available for Android devices
Try out a dramatic new look that's easy on your eyes and helps you focus on your work.
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.
Previous versions
Dark mode now available for Android devices
Try out a dramatic new look that's easy on your eyes and helps you focus on your work.
Play audio and video in presentations
Audio and video files are now accessible in PowerPoint presentations on your mobile device.
Start your presentation on the go
Outline to PowerPoint lets you create a slide deck from a simple outline.
Start your presentation on the go
Outline to PowerPoint lets you create a slide deck from a simple outline.
Pitch perfect with Presenter Coach
Rehearse your presentation and get real-time suggestions for improvement.
Use @mentions in comments to let co-workers know when you need their input.
