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 Word for Windows Desktop
Here's what's new in Version 2006 (Build 13001.20266) , the June release. 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.
Know who's in your document
See who else is working along with you, and where they are in the document. You'd find this experience across other Office apps.
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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 a Microsoft 365 subscriber but using Office 2016 or Office 2019? Find out what's available in your version.
Previous releases
May 2020
Here's 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
Here's what's new in Version 2004 (Build 12730.20236) .
Annotate your private copy
Create hand written notes for your eyes by making a private copy of a shared document. Go to View > Create a Private Copy to get started.
Keep your tools handy
In your drawing toolbox, find the intelligent pen that allows you to add ink gestures to text.
Up-level your writing
Go to Home > Editor to see everything from clarity to conciseness suggestions for your document.
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
Here's 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.
February 2020
Here's what's new in Version 2002 (Build 12527.20194).
Lasso your ink
The Lasso tool on the Draw tab helps you select objects drawn with ink. Select individual strokes, or whole words.
October 2019
See what's new in the October update, Version 1910 (Build 12130.20272).
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
See what's new for you in the September update, Version 1909 (Build 12026.20264).
Say it another way
When you want to say it differently, Rewrite is there to help. Rewrite offers alternatives for finessing your phrases.
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August 2019
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.
July 2019
Read on to see what's new 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.
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
See what's new in the May update, Version 1905 (Build 11629.20196).
Switch seamlessly
The new account manager shows all of your work and personal accounts in one place. Switching between them has never been easier.
April 2019
See what's new in the April update, Version 1904 (Build 11601.20144).
Add color to your page
New page colors mean that if an all-white or all-black background isn't for you, it's a snap to change it up.
March 2019
See what's new in the March update, Version 1903 (Build 11425.20202).
Improve comprehension with Line Focus
Move through a document, line by line, without distractions. Adjust the focus to put one, three, or five lines in view at a time.
Increase the reach of your content
Accessibility checker keeps an eye on your documents and tells you in the status bar when it finds something you should look at. Try it by clicking Review > Check Accessibility.
February 2019
See what's new in the February update, Version 1902 (Build 11328.20070).
Save your changes as they happen
Upload your files to OneDrive to make sure all your updates are saved automatically.
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).
Take your doc from static to stunning
Transform your document into an interactive, easy-to-share web page that looks great on any device.
Improve comprehension with Line Focus
Move through a document line by line without distractions. Adjust the focus to put one, three, or five lines in view at a time.
Latest updates for Mac
Keep reading to see what's new in Version 16.36.20041300, the April release.
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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.
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Latest updates for Android
There is nothing new for you in 16.0.12730.20182 the April update. Check out one of the recent features we released.
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