14 DAY TRIAL // We already knew that Office 2016 is coming this year, but now thanks to a leaked internal memo, we also have a date.
The brand-new Microsoft Office 2016 will see daylight on September 22, according to an email that Redmond's executive team sent to company employees, but it's not yet clear if the company is planning a special event in this regard or it simply wants to start selling the software.
“On September 22, 2015, we'll release Office 2016 – with updates for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Skype for Business, Project, Visio, Access, and Publisher. The innovation wave continues in Q2 with the release of E5 and Skype for Business, and on-premise services will follow,” the internal memo leaked by WinFuture reads.
“This is the central hug for all Office 2016 Commercial readiness, training, and marketing materials. Mark this page and check back frequently, as we will be releasing new materials, weekly, to support the launch.”
Office 2016 pricing
Details are very limited right now, as Microsoft is yet to confirm the release date and other information, but according to details swirling around these days, the Home and Student version of Office 2016 might become available for as much as 130 Euros ($150) next month when Microsoft officially rolls out the productivity suite.
The more features you want, the more you have to pay, but full pricing for Office 2016 is expected to be revealed any time in the coming days and weeks.
A preview version of Office 2016 is already available for those who want to try it out before the public launch in September, but just like it was the case with Windows 10, Microsoft expects testers to send feedback and help it fix the majority of issues before its debut.
Office 2016 requires a Windows 7 or newer PC or tablet, so if you are already on Windows 10, then you're good to go.