Office 2024 Standard is designed to provide essential tools for productivity for individuals and teams, typically including the core Office applications:

• Microsoft Word 2024:
  • Tools for creating, editing, and formatting text documents.
  • Collaboration features for real-time co-authoring.
  • Improved review and commenting features.
  • Enhanced accessibility tools.
  • Support for inserting pictures from mobile devices.
  • Support for OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.4.
• Microsoft Excel 2024:
  • Spreadsheet software for data analysis, calculations, and visualization.
  • New dynamic charts with dynamic arrays.
  • New text and array functions for easier data manipulation.
  • New IMAGE function to insert pictures into cells.
  • Performance and stability improvements for faster workbooks.
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2024:
  • Tools for creating and delivering presentations.
  • Enhanced multimedia integration.
  • Improved recording features.
  • Ability to embed Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) videos.
  • Option to add closed captions for video and audio.
  • Modern commenting features with "like" reactions.
  • "Cameo" feature to integrate live camera feeds into slides.
• Microsoft Outlook 2024:
  • Email client for managing emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks.
  • Improved search capabilities.
  • Enhanced accessibility features.
  • New options for meeting management.
• Microsoft Publisher:
  • Important Note: According to Microsoft's official information, Microsoft Publisher is NOT included in Office LTSC 2024, which is the perpetual license version upon which Office 2024 is based. This is due to its planned retirement.
• Microsoft OneNote:
  • Digital notebook for organizing notes, ideas, and information.
  • Improved inking features and Draw tab.

Key Enhancements Across the Suite:

• New Default Office Theme: A visual refresh based on Fluent Design principles for a more modern and consistent experience.
• Improved Accessibility Tools: Features to make content more accessible for everyone.
• Support for OpenDocument Format (ODF) 1.4: Enhanced compatibility with open-standard document formats.