Microsoft Word 2021 for PC

Microsoft Word 2021

Transform your productivity — The best word processor in the world just got better. Create documents with a new, refreshed look and feel that’s so friendly you’ll smile when you work for hours on end.

With today’s world being so connected, it’s so important to be able to express your creativity in ways that are accessible to everybody. New features in Word 2021 help you easily share your ideas with family, friends or work colleagues. The stylish, fresh design refresh lets you creatively self-express while making document creation easier than ever before!

Microsoft Word 2021 is the next generation of Word for Windows operating systems. The new app brings many needed features to help you express yourself in all kinds of ways.

Word 2021 for Windows enables you to create compelling content and includes new stock media from the Office Premium Creative Content collection. It also has some handy additions like the Point Eraser, Ruler, and Lasso tools that will help with your artistic endeavors!

Upgrading from Word 2019? Don’t worry. All of your favorite features are included in the new release, so nothing gets lost in translation here. Upgrade to the new Microsoft Word 2021 today to unlock the full Word experience.

Features

Microsoft Word for Mac is the newest addition to Microsoft’s Office product family with new features, better tools and a visual overhaul. In addition you get access to special sets of tools that help in various fields such as design or digital inking.

Improved performance

Word 2021 for Mac is the most efficient and stable version of Word yet, with improved performance on all macOS-based systems. With this new update you can expect to experience faster operations that will allow for a smoother workflow in your workday!

Advanced page color

Do you find reading on the computer a strain on your eyes? To help with this, the Immersive Reader in Word 2021 for Mac received many additional ways to choose a page color that will make text easy to scan with less eye-strain. There are 20 predefined colors, with options such as Wheel and Sliders for users to pick their own page color as well!

Natural Read Aloud voices

The improved Read Aloud feature in Word 2021 for Mac is great not only to give your eyes a break, but also as an opportunity to catch any errors before they reach readers. With more natural sounding voices and improved accessibility features like Line Focus that enhance the listening experience, this will be one tool you can’t afford to live without!

Insert premium content

It’s time to update your office library. With the new features in Word 2021 for Mac, you can create professional-looking documents with rich media content that will take any document from good to great! Microsoft is constantly adding more shapes and icons to this collection — check back often for fresh additions or sign up for Microsoft 365 to get the latest content any day.

The “Tell me” bar makes it to Mac

In-app search is an excellent way to find text, features and help without having to fire up your browser or ask for assistance. The new addition of the “Tell me” bar on Mac will let you enter keywords about what your next action should be so that Word 2021’s features can be accessed more quickly than ever before!

Visual refresh

The new and improved Start experience will help you start your project the right way. With a modernized ribbon, updated tabs in Word 2021 for Mac for easier access to tools like handy AutoQuotes or an Index; all-new Monoline iconography that communicates action with simple visuals — it doesn’t get any more convenient than this!

Save as SVG

Save your pictures and graphics as SVG in Word 2021 for Mac. The app now supports saving various elements from your documents with no loss of quality when upscaling. The new feature allows you to resize these SVG files without it affecting how they look when displayed on screen or printed out!

Sketched style outline

Try out the Sketched style outline in Word 2021 for Mac. You can give a casual, hand-drawn look to shapes with this new feature and it’s easy as pie! First make your shape however you want then go into Format Shape > Line > Sketched style. Try out the Curved, Freehand, or Scribble options for some unique looks to add interesting visual touches to your Word documents.

System Requirements

• Here are the minimum system requirements for installing Word 2021. We recommend exceeding these in order to guarantee yourself an enjoyable experience with the software:
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core processor.
  • Memory / RAM: 4 GB or more for 64-bit; 2 GB or more for 32-bit based systems.
  • Hard disk: A minimum of 4GB available hard disk space is required on the installation harddrive.
  • Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required for Office 2021 apps.
  • Graphics: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher on Windows 10.
  • .NET version: Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
  • Other requirements:
    • Internet functionality requires an internet connection.
    • A Microsoft account may be required.
    • A touch-enabled device is required to use any multitouch functionality.
    • Functionality and graphics of the included applications may vary based on your system.