ONE-TIME PURCHASE · ONE PC OR MAC
Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business
Classic desktop productivity for home, freelance and small-business work—combining Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote in a one-time purchase for one compatible PC or Mac.
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Built for real workHome and commercial use
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THE PRACTICAL OFFICE CHOICE
One licence. One device. The apps people rely on every day.
Office Home & Business 2024 is for families and small businesses that want installed desktop applications—including Outlook—without moving to a recurring Microsoft 365 subscription. Choose the correct platform, connect the licence to a Microsoft account and keep your core productivity tools ready for everyday work.
One-time purchase
Pay once for this 2024 release. No monthly or annual Microsoft 365 subscription is included.
One PC or Mac
Select the correct platform and install on one compatible computer.
Home and business use
Designed for households, freelancers and small businesses that need Outlook and work-use rights.
FIVE CLASSIC DESKTOP APPS
From the first idea to the final send
Word
Create polished letters, proposals, CVs, reports and business documents with refined formatting and recovery tools.
Excel
Organise budgets, inventory, schedules and analysis with formulas, tables, charts and dynamic arrays.
PowerPoint
Build presentations, lessons and project updates with media, recording, animation and delivery tools.
Outlook
Manage business email, calendars, contacts and the important details of your day.
OneNote
Capture meeting notes, research, ideas and checklists in flexible digital notebooks.
THE DUAL-PLATFORM SHOWROOM
Beautiful on Mac. Ready for business on Windows.
The PC and Mac editions share the same core purpose, but Microsoft adapts Office for each platform. Menus, keyboard shortcuts, Outlook behaviour and selected features can differ.
Choose Mac
For Intel or Apple silicon using a currently supported macOS release.
Choose Windows
For a compatible Windows PC; Windows 11 is the current supported consumer baseline.
WHAT FEELS NEW IN 2024
A refined release built around focus, accessibility and performance
Coherent Office look
Fluent-inspired visual updates create a more natural and consistent experience.
Improved accessibility
Tools help review documents, workbooks, presentations and email for a wider audience.
Dynamic Excel charts
Charts can reference dynamic arrays and adapt as the underlying range changes.
Presentation production
PowerPoint recording and media tools support polished narrated presentations.
Word session recovery
Reopen documents that were active before an unexpected close and return to the writing flow.
ODF 1.4 support
Improved support for a modern OpenDocument standard strengthens interoperability.
Know what is not included
No Copilot, Access, Publisher, bundled Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 subscription, included 1 TB cloud storage or continuous feature upgrades.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT EDITION
Home & Business 2024 compared
| Decision point | Office Home 2024 | Home & Business 2024 | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment model | One-time | One-time | Subscription |
| Licensed devices | One PC or Mac | One PC or Mac | Multiple, plan-dependent |
| Outlook desktop | Not included | Included | Eligible plans |
| Commercial use | Home positioning | Home or work | Plan-dependent |
| Copilot / subscription AI | Not included | Not included | Eligible plans and limits |
COMPATIBILITY FIRST
Check the destination device before buying
Current requirements change over time. Confirm the official Microsoft requirements, your exact operating-system version and any critical add-ins before ordering.
Windows edition
- OS: Windows 11 is Microsoft’s current consumer requirement. Windows 10 reached end of support on 14 October 2025.
- Processor: 1.1 GHz or faster, dual-core.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM.
- Storage: 4 GB available.
- Display: 1280 × 768; 64-bit Office required for 4K and higher.
Mac edition
- OS: One of the three most recent major macOS versions supported by Microsoft.
- Processor: Intel or Apple silicon supported by the current macOS window.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM.
- Storage: 10 GB available.
- Display: 1280 × 800.
Both platforms require internet access and a Microsoft account for redemption, association, installation, activation and updates. Periodic connectivity may be required.
PRE-PURCHASE CHECKLIST
Five checks prevent most surprises
Platform
PC or Mac—one licence does not cover both.
Operating system
Use a currently supported Windows or macOS release.
Microsoft account
Use the account that should own and manage the licence.
Existing Office
Identify old installations, architecture and activation type.
Critical workflows
Confirm macros, add-ins, fonts and templates.
FROM ORDER TO FIRST DOCUMENT
A clear digital setup journey
1. Choose PC or Mac
Match the platform to the one destination device.
2. Complete secure checkout
Review the live licence and delivery description before payment.
3. Follow the fulfilment instructions
Use the supplied redemption and download steps.
4. Associate your Microsoft account
Use the intended owner account and retain access to it.
5. Install, activate and update
Remove conflicting Office installations if required.
2024 → 2029
Lifecycle start: 1 October 2024
Retirement: 9 October 2029
A DEFINED PRODUCT LIFECYCLE
Perpetual use is not perpetual support
A one-time licence may continue to be used under its terms, but security updates, fixes and Microsoft support follow a defined lifecycle. Plan future operating-system and hardware changes with the retirement date in mind.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Office 2024 Home & Business FAQs
Is it a subscription?
No. It is a one-time purchase for the 2024 desktop release. Microsoft 365 services and future major releases are separate.
Can I install it on both PC and Mac?
No. The licence is for one PC or Mac. Select the platform for the device you intend to license.
Which applications are included?
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. Access, Publisher and bundled Teams are not included.
Does it include Copilot?
No. Built-in Copilot is associated with eligible Microsoft 365 plans and services.
Do I need a Microsoft account?
Yes. A Microsoft account is required to redeem, associate, install and manage the licence.
Can I use Office offline?
Internet access is required for setup, activation and updates. Core installed applications can then be used offline, while connected services need internet and periodic activation connectivity may be required.
Which Mac processors are supported?
Microsoft lists Intel and Apple silicon, subject to the current three-version macOS support window.
When does support end?
Microsoft lists Office 2024 retirement on 9 October 2029.
What should I check before buying?
Confirm platform, OS, processor, memory, storage, Microsoft-account access, current Office installations and critical add-ins.
Does one-time purchase mean free future upgrades?
No. A later major Office release is a separate purchase.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT DOCUMENT?
Bring classic Office productivity to one PC or Mac.
Choose the correct platform, confirm compatibility and review the current product offer before ordering.
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