This eliminates the need to send emails, files, or share documents separately.

The real-time co-authoring will enable teams to work remotely on the same documents at the same time. Office 2021 features new collaborative tools aimed at helping users to co-author documents on Microsoft 365, Office 2021,, and even Office mobile app. The importance of collaborative tools has only increased with pandemic and growing remote work. Thus the Office 2021 is a standalone version. Microsoft says some customers prefer a non-subscription version for the core Office apps on Mac. Previously, consumers had to purchase an Office Suite subscription. Microsoft has announced new details about the upcoming Microsoft 365 and Office 2021, which will be unveiled on October 5.