Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Student
Word, Excel and PowerPoint for personal tasks
Windows 11
macOS 14, 15, 26
English
Home and studyOne-time purchase for one PC or Mac
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Office 2021: Home
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- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- Office Home & Student 2021
- Interface language
- English and other languages
- License
- Home and study
- Platforms
- Windows · macOS
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- Microsoft.com
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
Office 2021 options: Home
EditionPlatformsInterface languageAccess typeStatusAction
COMPATIBILITY
System Requirements
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
Windows 10 or Windows 11; supported server releases depend on the edition
A current supported Windows version with updates installed
CPU
1,1 GHz processor, 2 cores
A modern 4-core x64 processor
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents and workbooks
Storage
4 GB of free space
SSD and a separate backup of installation and working files
Display and graphics
1280 × 768
Full HD; check interface scaling for older releases
Internet and activation
Connection for activation, updates, and online services
Stable internet and an active account or volume license
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
One of the three latest macOS versions during the release's support period
A current macOS version within Microsoft's supported range
CPU
Intel or Apple Silicon
Apple Silicon for better energy efficiency
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents
Storage
10 GB of free space
SSD and spare space for documents, fonts and cache
Display
1280 × 800
Retina or external Full HD display
Internet and activation
Internet access for activation and updates
Stable connection and valid license
Exact requirements depend on the Office 2021 edition, architecture and licensing channel.
FEATURES
Office 2021 features: Home
XLOOKUP in Excel
Find values in a range and return the corresponding result from another range. This is useful for looking up prices in a reference table or matching records by product code.
Word dark document
Switch the document canvas to dark mode. Choose a page display you find comfortable while working; the canvas color does not require changing the printed document's formatting.
PowerPoint ink animation
Replay strokes and annotations in a presentation with Ink Replay. Reveal your explanation gradually: viewers see the sequence of annotations, not just the finished drawing.
ODF 1.3 format
Work with the updated OpenDocument format in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This helps you exchange files with programs that support OpenDocument. Check complex formatting separately after conversion.
Excel dynamic arrays
Get a set of results from one formula: filter rows with FILTER, sort with SORT and return unique values with UNIQUE. The result size changes with the data.
Clearer formulas with LET
Assign names to intermediate results within an Excel formula. This makes complex calculations easier to read and lets you reuse parts without duplicating expressions.
Position lookup using XMATCH
Find an item's position in an Excel range with an exact or approximate match. Use the result in more complex data lookup and matching formulas.
Availability check
Check that your document, Excel workbook, or presentation is accessible to users of assistive technologies. Fix any issues found before sharing the materials.
Home app selection
The suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Outlook is not included in this edition. Prepare documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and take notes; managing email in Outlook requires a separate entitlement to that application.
HELP CENTER
Questions and answers
Is a direct installer available for Office 2021: Home?
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Mac, Windows to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Which license or account do I need for Office 2021: Home?
Access and activation are determined by Microsoft and your existing entitlement. — Use the Microsoft account, work or school account, subscription or perpetual license that covers the selected product and edition. Downloading an installer or opening a guide does not grant a license.
Download Office 2021 for home for free: is it a trial version?
Downloading an image does not determine the license terms. — Home & Student 2021 is a one-time purchase; a free download does not mean free perpetual use.
How do I choose the right Office 2021: Home option for your device?
Use the installation path for your actual device and license. — Check the official system requirements, platform, edition and architecture before installation. On Windows, confirm compatibility with existing Office apps and add-ins. Windows installation media cannot be installed on macOS or mobile devices.
Why should I not download Office Home & Student 2021 instead of Home & Business?
These are different editions. — If you purchased Home & Business, choose its page and image: Home & Student is not another name for the same product.
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