In a world shaped by digital communication and efficient work, Microsoft Office has long played a central role. With Office 2019 and Office 2021, Microsoft offers a software suite that is an indispensable tool for millions of people worldwide, whether in businesses, offices, for work, or for personal use. MAC users also rely on it and install the suite. And for the second half of 2024, an update is planned, and Office will appear as Office 2024. Only a few months left to wait.
Whether for PCs, Macs or mobile devices: Microsoft Office programs (2019, 2021 and 365) are very popular. You can buy a license for any Office product anywhere - for example, on Amazon - or directly from Microsoft. You usually receive the device activation code via email. The 2019 software is available in Standard, Professional, Professional Plus, Home and Business, Home and Student versions.[/caption]
- But which programs exactly does this suite include and what are they used for?
- What tips and tricks are available for beginners and advanced users for the individual applications?
Why Office 2019 – and not Office 2021?
Office 2019 was released on September 24, 2018, making it about three years older than Office 2021, which came to market on October 5, 2021, along with Windows 11. Even though Office 2021 offers slightly newer features – primarily the integration of Microsoft Teams and real-time document synchronization – we would like to specifically introduce you to the programs of its predecessor, Office 2019.- Firstly, because most of the innovations between 2019 and 2021 are more commercial in nature and thus more relevant for companies than for private individuals.
- Secondly, we received a very informative e-book on "Office 2019" from our partner Markt und Technik – including 111 Office templates (Office 2019) – available for free download. You can find this at the end of this reading.
Who is this overview and the free e-book for?
For those who know the names of Microsoft programs but are unsure what they entail, we aim to provide a good initial overview in this post. For those already familiar with the programs (whether Home or Professional), we recommend the free e-book on Office 2019. Here, across more than 350 pages, you'll find a wealth of practical detailed knowledge that goes far beyond the information in this post. Whether you're a business professional who needs to create complex reports, a student preparing presentations for projects, or simply someone who wants to manage personal finances – the Office 2019 e-book offers valuable tips and tricks for users of all skill levels to boost productivity and work more effectively.Microsoft Office: An overview of the most important programs
From word processing with Microsoft Word to data analysis with Excel and presentation creation with PowerPoint: Microsoft Office offers a variety of tools to help you efficiently complete your tasks and realize your creative ideas. The most important information can be found below: [caption id="attachment_146302" align="aligncenter" width="1153"] Whether for PCs, Macs or mobile devices: Microsoft Office programs (2019, 2021 and 365) are very popular. You can buy a license for any Office product anywhere - for example, on Amazon - or directly from Microsoft. You usually receive the device activation code via email. The 2019 software is available in Standard, Professional, Professional Plus, Home and Business, Home and Student versions.[/caption]
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is the flagship of Microsoft Office and one of the world's most widely used word processors. It offers an extensive range of functions that allow you to create, edit, and format professional documents of all kinds. From simple letters to reports, scientific papers, and newsletters – with Microsoft Word, users can effortlessly transform their ideas into appealing documents. Its intuitive user interface is considered one of Word's outstanding features. Even new users quickly and easily find their way around. The numerous formatting options enable users to customize texts according to their individual requirements and create documents that simply look professional. This includes features such as fonts, paragraphs, headings, tables, images, and more. You can find more about Microsoft Word in the free e-book mentioned above, or here on our blog: 11 Tips for Microsoft Word – for Beginners, Connoisseurs, and ExpertsMicrosoft Excel
No less known, at least by name, is Microsoft Excel, the leading program for spreadsheets and data analysis. It offers powerful functions for data entry, organization, analysis, and visualization. Excel also includes an enormous wealth of functions, even if these are somewhat less known in practice than the functional scope of Word or PowerPoint. Although also very clear and user-friendly, Excel is therefore more the program for experts and specialists in the Microsoft world. Excel can be used in a variety of application areas: from financial models and accounting to data analysis and reporting. In times before BI (Business Intelligence) and AI (Artificial Intelligence), it was the staple tool for controllers – and many still rely on it for their evaluations today. With Excel, you can create tables, filter data, use formulas, perform calculations, create charts and graphs, visualize data, use pivot tables or VLOOKUPs to analyze large amounts of data, and much more. If you know how to use Excel, the possibilities are almost limitless.Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is the program for creating presentations and slides in the Microsoft Office Suite. It enables the creation of appealing and dynamic slides that effectively convey your ideas and information. For a quick start, PowerPoint offers many templates, designs, graphics, and animations. This allows not only simple slide layouts but also complex multimedia presentations to be created. Among all Office 2019 programs, PowerPoint is therefore the one where users can work most creatively.Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is an email and organizational program that offers far more than just a simple email application. It is a central place for managing your emails and also includes a powerful, extremely practical calendar, contact functions, and task management. This makes it an indispensable tool for organizing your daily life, whether at work or privately. Of course, email management is the main function in Microsoft Outlook. It allows users not only to send and receive emails but also to organize their inboxes. Here, functions such as email filtering, categorization, tagging, creating rules, and much more help. By using Outlook, you can make your email communication more efficient and targeted.Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is probably the least known program in the Office Suite. Nevertheless, it is extremely practical. OneNote is a digital note-taking program that allows users to capture, organize, and share ideas and information in the form of notes. OneNote is thus a versatile tool, whether for personal or professional purposes.
Further information
- You work with Microsoft Office (Office 2019 Home or Office 2019 Professional) and would like to get to know the programs better?
- In addition to tips and tricks, are you also looking for a comprehensive introduction that introduces and presents all programs from the beginning?
