You can’t get Access on the Mac, so if you (or your company) works with Access databases, you’re out of luck.Īnd while we’re on the subject, there are also a couple of higher end “Office-adjacent” apps that aren’t available on macOS:

Access: Access is a relational database management system that comes with the Professional editions of Office for Windows.

While you can easily find comparable apps for macOS, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to bring your Publisher files from the Windows version across very well-at least not without having to work them back into shape.

Publisher: Publisher is an entry-level desktop publishing app, aimed mostly at home users.

If you’re using a Mac, though, there are couple of Office apps (and Office-related apps) that you just can’t get:

Depending on the edition you buy, you might also get apps like Outlook, Publisher, and Access. Almost all editions come with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Microsoft sells Office for Windows in various editions.

RELATED: How to Seamlessly Run Windows Programs on Your Mac with Parallels 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.

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