: Microsoft Teams is now integrated directly into the suite, replacing the legacy Skype for Business in many organizational workflows. Important Lifecycle Dates

: Resolved stability issues where the app would crash when right-clicking the new app bar or failing to load linked images in replies.

: It includes XLOOKUP (a more robust VLOOKUP alternative), Dynamic Arrays (FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE), and the LET function for naming calculation results.

: Introduced the ability to take notes using voice commands (Dictation).

While they share the same major internal version number (v16.0), Office 2021 provides a significant "leap forward" over the aging Office 2016:

: Added 14 new text and array functions to streamline complex worksheets. It also fixed critical issues with images in filtered cells.

: Version 2208 features a modernized UI with rounded corners and a neutral color palette designed to match Windows 11 .

If you are currently using this version, keep these official support timelines in mind: