Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) is designed for enterprises and users who need a stable, long-term version of Office with extended support and fewer updates. This version is typically favored by businesses that prefer not to adopt subscription-based models like Microsoft 365. Some of the best features in Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC include:
Table of Contents
- 1. Performance Improvements
- 2. Dark Mode
- 3. Co-authoring (Offline)
- 4. Improved Accessibility Features
- 5. Enhanced Security Features
- 6. Excel Enhancements
- 7. PowerPoint New Features
- 8. Outlook Enhancements
- 9. Offline Capabilities
- 10. Extended Support for Older Systems
- 11. Longer Lifecycle Support
- 12. No Requirement for Constant Updates
1. Performance Improvements
Office 2024 LTSC benefits from significant performance enhancements, especially for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Tasks like opening documents, using templates, and performing calculations are much faster.
2. Dark Mode
Dark Mode is extended across all Office apps in Office LTSC 2024. This mode not only makes working in low-light environments easier on the eyes but also helps reduce eye strain over long periods.
While real-time collaboration and co-authoring are still reserved for the cloud-based Microsoft 365, Office LTSC 2024 provides more robust offline co-authoring support for documents in OneDrive or SharePoint, with the ability to sync changes later when connected to the internet.
4. Improved Accessibility Features
Enhanced accessibility tools include improved screen reader functionality, better contrast modes, and accessible document templates to support inclusivity. Accessibility Checker also provides more detailed feedback for making documents more accessible.
5. Enhanced Security Features
Office LTSC 2024 integrates the latest security updates, including advanced data protection features such as enhanced encryption methods, stronger security protocols, and support for Information Rights Management (IRM) to secure sensitive documents.
6. Excel Enhancements
Dynamic Arrays: Features like FILTER, SORT, and UNIQUE are available, enabling easier manipulation of data with formulas.
XLOOKUP: A much-needed improvement over VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, making data searches more powerful and flexible.
LET and LAMBDA Functions: These new functions enable easier creation of custom formulas and allow users to name intermediate calculations for better readability and reusability.
7. PowerPoint New Features
Improved Presenter View: Presenter tools now include more features like Presenter Coach, helping users rehearse presentations and providing feedback on pacing, pitch, and word choice.
Record Slide Show Improvements: The ability to record narration and timing has been improved to create a better, more polished presentation experience.
8. Outlook Enhancements
Faster Search: Outlook 2024 LTSC includes performance improvements for faster search functionality, improving efficiency when locating emails.
Simplified Scheduling: There is better integration with calendars, providing a simpler way to schedule meetings and manage tasks, even with a focus on hybrid working scenarios.
9. Offline Capabilities
Since LTSC doesn’t focus on regular cloud integration like Microsoft 365, Office 2024 LTSC users have enhanced offline features. This includes better offline access and file synchronization for SharePoint and OneDrive when reconnected.
10. Extended Support for Older Systems
Office LTSC 2024 is optimized to run on a wider range of hardware, making it suitable for organizations that need to continue using older systems without upgrading their entire infrastructure.
11. Longer Lifecycle Support
LTSC editions of Office have longer support lifecycles compared to regular releases, offering up to 5 years of support, making it ideal for organizations that want fewer feature updates but more stability.
12. No Requirement for Constant Updates
Unlike Microsoft 365, which is regularly updated with new features and changes, Office LTSC 2024 is a static version with minimal feature updates, ensuring continuity and stability for users who prefer a more consistent experience.
Office 2024 LTSC is ideal for businesses or users looking for long-term support and stability without the constant feature updates found in Microsoft 365. It offers solid performance improvements, enhanced security, better accessibility, and new tools for productivity, making it a robust choice for those who prefer a traditional licensing model.
