Microsoft, which just notified users of non-subscription versions of Office 2016 and 2019 of the impending end of support, has released the first preview of Office LTSC 2024.
There are pros and cons to using Long Term Servicing Channel editions of Office. Especially since it’s a one-time payment. However, this means you won’t be able to take advantage of some Microsoft 365 features, and you’ll receive far fewer updates. This continues to be a good option for businesses and organizations that want to avoid interruptions due to unwanted changes due to more frequent updates. Here’s how to get Microsoft Office 2024 Preview now.
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Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is available for both Windows and macOS and will be supported for five years when the full version is released later this year. Although Microsoft strongly prefers that all Office users pay a monthly or annual subscription, the company has recognized the need to offer non-subscription options. “Office LTSC 2024 is a valuable upgrade for customers who need to keep Office apps on-premises.”
If you choose the LTSC edition of Office, you’ll miss out on features powered by Copilot, but AI tools aren’t for everyone.
To kick off this latest preview program, Microsoft has made a number of products available.
- Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access)
- Microsoft Office LTSC Standard for Mac 2024 (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)
- Microsoft Project Professional 2024
- Microsoft Visio Professional 2024
Microsoft provides details on how to install and activate Office LTSC, Project, and Visio Preview on Windows devices here. Instructions for installing and activating Office LTSC for Mac Preview can be found here.
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