Office 2019 for Windows + Mac: What are the Feature Differences?

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Below is a consolidated list of features Microsoft has added to Office 2019, as published on their website.

OFFICE 2019 FOR WINDOWS FEATURES

What’s new in the Office Desktop apps for Windows in Office 2019 versus Office 2016?

Word – “Get work done easier”

  • Black theme
  • Learning tools (captions and audio descriptions)
  • Speech feature (text-to-speech)
  • Improved inking functionality
  • Accessibility improvements

Excel – “Perform better data analysis”

  • Funnel charts, 2D maps, and timelines
  • New Excel functions and connectors
  • Ability to publish Excel to PowerBI
  • PowerPivot enhancements
  • PowerQuery enhancements

PowerPoint –“Create more impactful content”

  • Zoom capabilities for ordering of slides within presentations
  • Morph transition feature
  • Ability to insert and manage Icons, SVG, and 3D models
  • Improved roaming pencil case

Outlook – “Manage email more efficiently”

  • Updated contact cards
  • Office 365 Groups (requires exchange online account)
  • @mentions
  • Focused inbox
  • Travel and delivery summary cards

What are the feature differences between Office 2019 and Office 365 for Windows?  Office 2019 is an upgrade to earlier versions of on-premises Office, including Office 2016. Office 365 is the subscription service of Office, and it will have the most creative, collaborative, intelligent, and secure features to go along with cloud connectivity. The following Office 365 features are not included in Office 2019 for Windows.

Unlocks creativity

  • Editor in Word
  • Tap in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Designer in PowerPoint
  • Researcher in Word
  • Ideas in Excel
  • Data Types in Excel

Built for teamwork

  • Real time collaboration across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Real-time collaboration is available in Office 2019 but only as part of Word 2019, and only when used in combination with SharePoint Online.
  • @mentions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Integrated for simplicity

  • Shared computer licensing
  • Language packs included
  • FastTrack Options
  • Intune Integration

Intelligent security

  • ATP in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive for Business..  Requires Exchange Online account and ATP subscription (standalone or included in Office 365 E5).
  • Office 365 Message Encryption
  • Office Enterprise Protection**
  • Add sensitivity label in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Features coming to Office 365 ProPlus.

OFFICE 2019 FOR MAC FEATURES

What’s new with the Office Desktop apps in Office 2019 for Mac versus Office 2016 for Mac?

Word

“Get work done easier”

  • Focus Mode
  • Translator
  • Improved inking functionality
  • Customizable Office ribbons
  • Accessibility improvements

Excel

“Perform better data analysis”

  • Funnel charts, 2D maps, and timelines
  • New Excel functions (CONCAT, TEXTJOIN, IFS, SWITCH)

PowerPoint

“Create more impactful content”

  • Morph transition feature
  • Ability to insert and manage Icons, SVG, and 3D models
  • Improved roaming pencil case
  • 4K video export
  • Play in-click sequence

Outlook

“Manage email more efficiently”

  • @mentions
  • Focused inbox
  • Office 365 Groups.  Requires an Exchange Online account.
  • Travel and delivery summary cards
  • Send Later function to delay or schedule delivery of email messages
  • Read and delivery receipts
  • Email templates

What are the feature differences between Office 2019 for Mac and Office 365 for Mac?  Office 2019 is an upgrade to earlier versions of on-premises Office, including Office 2016.  Office 365 is the subscription service of Office, and it will have the most creative, collaborative, intelligent, and secure features to go along with cloud connectivity. The following Office 365 ProPlus features are not included in Office 2019 for Mac.

Unlocks creativity

  • Researcher
  • Data Types
  • Resume Assistant

Built for teamwork

  • Real time collaboration
  • @mentions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Shared documents
  • Activity and Version History

Integrated for simplicity

  • Google calendar & contacts in Outlook
  • Online versions of applications
  • Access on any device
  • Standard .pkg installer
  • Intune and Configuration Manager integration
  • Jamf Pro Integration
  • MAU caching server

Intelligent security

  • ATP Safe Attachments.  Must have an E5 subscription or purchased a separate ATP subscription (for E1, E3, and ProPlus standalone SKUs).
  • ATP Safe Links.   Must have an E5 subscription or purchased a separate ATP subscription (for E1, E3, and ProPlus standalone SKUs).
  • ATP URL Detonation..  Must have an E5 subscription or purchased a separate ATP subscription (for E1, E3, and ProPlus standalone SKUs).
  • Information Rights Management.  Must have an Office 365 E1, E3, or E5 subscription.
  • Exchange Online Protection.  Must have an Office 365 E1, E3, or E5 subscription.

Reach out to Bryley Systems for any additional information regarding Microsoft Office 2019.  You may contact us at 978.562.6077, or at ITExperts@Bryley.com.  We are here to help.

Reference:  Reprinted: Microsoft Support. Office 2019 / FAQ. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4133312/office-2019-commercial-for-windows-and-mac-frequently-asked-questions.  Bryley is a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions Provider.