The big question is do you need to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp or Parallels just so that you can run the Windows version of Office, or can you get by with just buying the Mac version (or, better, using one of the installations that comes with your Office 365 subscription)? What Products Are Missing from the Microsoft Office Mac Suite? If you’re switching between Windows and Mac (maybe using one at the office and one at home), or maybe thinking of moving from Windows to Mac, it’s worth comparing the available features in the two versions. That said, there are still features (and entire apps) that you might miss out on if you’re working with the Mac version. Check out that link for a detailed list of updates, but the big stuff includes bringing some long overdue features to the macOS version, like collaborative real-time editing, automatic saving of documents stored in the cloud, and Google Calendar and Contacts support in Outlook (finally). Microsoft recently announced a big update to Office 2016 for Mac. RELATED: What's the Difference Between Microsoft Office's Desktop, Web, and Mobile Apps? Office exists on other platforms too, like the Mac-but those versions are missing some products and features.
The Windows version of Microsoft Office has always been the gold standard for office suites, as far as features are concerned.
