What is the difference between Microsoft Office Professional Plus and Microsoft Office Standard?

Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity software that includes applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. There are two main versions of Microsoft Office: Professional Plus and Standard. In this blog post, we will discuss the key differences between these two versions.   

Microsoft Office Standard

Microsoft Office Standard is a more basic version of Microsoft Office that includes the following applications:

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• OneNote
• Access
• Publisher

Microsoft Office Standard is a good option for individuals and small businesses that do not need all of the features of Microsoft Office Professional Plus.

Microsoft Office Professional Plus

Microsoft Office Professional Plus is a more comprehensive version of Microsoft Office that includes all of the applications in Microsoft Office Standard, as well as the following additional applications:

• InfoPath
• SharePoint Designer
• Skype for Business
• OneDrive for Business
• Project
• Visio

Microsoft Office Professional Plus is a good option for businesses that need all of the features of Microsoft Office, as well as additional features for collaboration and productivity.

Key Differences

The following table summarizes the key differences between Microsoft Office Professional Plus and Microsoft Office Standard:

Feature	Microsoft Office Standard	Microsoft Office Professional Plus
Applications	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, SharePoint Designer, Skype for Business, OneDrive for Business, Project, Visio
Price	Lower	Higher
Target Audience	Individuals and small businesses	Businesses

Example

Let's say you are a small business owner who needs a productivity suite to help you manage your business. You do not need all of the features of Microsoft Office Professional Plus, so you would be better off with Microsoft Office Standard.

Experience

I have been using Microsoft Office for many years, and I have found that both Microsoft Office Standard and Professional Plus are excellent productivity suites. If you are not sure which version is right for you, I recommend trying out both versions for free.

Call to Action

If you are interested in learning more about Microsoft Office Standard or Professional Plus, I encourage you to visit the Microsoft website. You can also try out both versions for free for 30 days.

I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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