Do you love everything about your Mac — except how you can’t use the Windows-only plugins for Microsoft Office 365? Solve that problem with Parallels Desktop and access a wider range of tools and features plus seamlessly leverage Windows-only Office plugins on your Mac.
You can even use your Windows perpetual licenses on Mac with no additional cost.
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Missing the full functionality of your favorite Microsoft Office apps and plugins?
Your solution is here — running a virtual machine with the Windows OS on your Mac enables you to use the plugins and features you need for peak productivity. Maximize the value of your Microsoft Office subscription with Parallels Desktop.
Avoid platform limitations and seamlessly leverage Windows-only plugins, tools, and features including Zapier, Salesforce, Evernote, and Grammarly extensions (among others).
PowerShell integration for task automation and configuration management is available in some Office applications on Windows, it is not available on Mac.
Maximize your software investments and avoid additional costs or hassle when switching between Windows and Mac environments.
The Mac and Windows versions of Office 365 both support integration with SharePoint and other Microsoft services, but the Windows version offers a deeper integration and the complete feature set, including SharePoint Designer.
Certain keyboard shortcuts are optimized for the Windows keyboard layout and do not directly translate to the Mac keyboard layout. Interface elements like menu layouts, ribbon design, and contextual menus differ between the Mac and Windows versions to accommodate platform-specific conventions and user expectations.
| Feature | Office 365 on Mac | Office 365 on Windows |
| Visual Basic Scripting capabilities | No | Yes |
| Ability to use macros | No | Yes |
| Microsoft Access Database | No | Yes |
| ActiveX Controls | No | Yes |
| Sharepoint Designer | No | Yes |
| PowerShell | No | Yes |
| Full Salesforce feature integration | No | Yes |
| Full Adobe Acrobat feature integration | No | Yes |
| Grammarly APIs | No | Yes |
| Full Evernote feature integration | No | Yes |
| Full Zapier feature integration | No | Yes |
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Download and install Parallels Desktop on your Mac.
Once installed, set up a new virtual machine and install Windows.
After installing Windows, you can run the Windows version of Office 365 and enjoy its full feature set and functionality, right from your Mac.
*Windows license and Microsoft Office 365 licenses required.
Yes, you can use Microsoft Office 365 on a Mac with Parallels Desktop if you own or purchase the necessary license keys.
You will get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of the Microsoft Office 365 suite on your Mac if you own or purchase the necessary license keys.
Yes, you can download and use the desktop version of Microsoft Office on your Mac with Parallels Desktop. Just follow these steps:
Once the installation is complete, you are ready to use the desktop version of Microsoft Office on your Windows 11 Parallels virtual machine. Note that you may need to activate the software using your Microsoft account credentials for full access to all the features.
Yes, you can install Microsoft Office 365 on your Windows virtual machine and the macOS side of your Mac with Parallels Desktop.
Parallels Desktop offers exclusive discounts for students enrolled in a qualified institution or professional educators employed at an eligible institution. Educational discounts can save users up to 50%. Start by verifying your student discount eligibility.
Enjoy the full functionality of Microsoft Outlook on your Mac.
What’s the difference between Microsoft Excel on Mac vs. Windows?
Windows Excel offers more features, better support, and a more comprehensive feature set compared to the Mac version.
Learn moreWhat’s the difference between Microsoft Office 365 on Mac vs. Windows?
The primary difference between Microsoft Office 365 on Mac and Microsoft Office 365 on Windows is that the Windows version offers more features, functionalities, and integrations. In addition, there are variations in the user interface based on the underlying OSs.
Learn moreCan I ensure that Windows file types (e.g., .xlsx or .docx) are automatically opened by the appropriate Microsoft Office 365 program?
Yes, here’s how to automatically open a file from Finder in a Windows program:
Learn moreEnjoy Microsoft Office365 on Mac, plus other key Windows applications without the need for a PC.
