Office 2024 & Office LTSC 2024 – FAQ and Full Guide

Office 2024 is a one-time purchase suite that includes classic versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote (plus Outlook in Business edition) for use on a single PC or Mac.

• Office Home 2024: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
• Office Home & Business 2024: Includes everything in Home + Outlook

Office LTSC 2024 is the latest, on-premises version designed for commercial and government users. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access (Windows only). Publisher is no longer included and will be retired in 2026.

On Windows, go to File > Account in any Office app. On Mac, click [App Name] > About from the menu bar. You’ll find the version info displayed clearly.

Yes, Microsoft has confirmed plans for future on-premises Office versions beyond 2024.

No. Microsoft 365 includes all the features in Office 2024 and LTSC, plus ongoing updates, collaboration tools, and advanced security features.

Microsoft 365: Subscription-based, includes premium apps, updates, and 1 TB cloud storage. Works on multiple devices.
Office 2024: One-time purchase. Classic apps for 1 PC or Mac. No upgrades or extra services included.

Microsoft 365 Apps offer AI features, real-time collaboration, and cloud services on multiple devices. Office LTSC 2024 is a fixed, one-time install limited to a single PC/Mac with classic apps only.

Yes. Both editions support 32-bit and 64-bit versions on Windows. On Mac, only 64-bit versions are supported.

Most users should install the 64-bit version for better performance with large files. However, choose 32-bit if you rely on legacy add-ins.

Yes, editions are available for macOS and include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Yes. Internet is required to activate, redeem your license, receive updates, and maintain activation. It’s not suitable for fully offline environments use Office LTSC 2024 instead for those cases.

Yes. Updates can be hosted on-premises for offline networks. Office LTSC 2024 does not receive new features after release only security and quality updates.

Yes. The Windows desktop version of OneNote is included in both Office 2024 and Office LTSC 2024.

Yes. Both versions continue to support VBA for automating tasks and building Office macros.

Office 2024: Requires Windows 10 or later
Office LTSC 2024: Supported on Windows 10 and Windows 11
⚠️ Note: Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025.

Office 2024 and LTSC for Mac require one of the three most recent versions of macOS. Support for older macOS versions is dropped when a new major release arrives.

• Office 2024: Modern Lifecycle Policy
• Office LTSC 2024: Fixed Lifecycle Policy (5 years)

Both versions go out of support on October 9, 2029.

Microsoft shortened support to reduce security risks from outdated software and promote the adoption of modern cloud-managed solutions.

Office 2024 uses Click-to-Run installation technology. It replaces the older MSI installer and enables faster, automatic updates.

Office 2024 for Mac and LTSC for Mac use the standard Apple .pkg package installer, just like Office 2021 for Mac.

The Skype for Business client is included for Windows as an optional installation. On Mac, it remains a separate optional download.

Both versions include a subset of Microsoft 365 features, with key performance updates and accessibility improvements in:

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook

Unlike Microsoft 365, these suites will not receive new features after release. View the full “What’s New” feature list here.

Yes. Mac versions include recent improvements made to Microsoft 365 apps for Mac over the last 3 years, focused on accessibility and performance in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.