Microsoft Office on macOS and Windows share the same file formats, the same cloud and the same core apps – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Documents open identically on both. But a handful of features differ, and the license you buy is version-specific to your platform.
Office for Mac vs. Windows – key differences
Microsoft Office on macOS and Windows share the same file formats, the same cloud and the same core apps – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Documents open identically on both. But a handful of features differ, and the license you buy is version-specific to your platform.
What is identical
File formats: .docx, .xlsx, .pptx open the same on Mac and PC.
The core apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote.
Cloud features and co-authoring via OneDrive / Microsoft 365.
The familiar ribbon interface and most everyday functions.
What actually differs
Area
Windows
Mac
Access database app
Included in some editions
Not available
Publisher
Available (older editions)
Not available
VBA macros
Full support
Mostly supported, minor gaps
Power Query / Power Pivot
Full in Excel
Limited
Keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl-based
Cmd-based
System integration
Windows look & feel
Native macOS look & feel
Which license do I buy?
On a Mac, buy the Office 2024 for Mac edition – it's a dedicated, platform-specific license.
On a PC, buy Office 2024 Professional Plus (Windows).
Need both platforms or several devices? Microsoft 365 covers Mac, PC, tablet and phone under one subscription.
Buy the right Office
KeyVano offers genuine Office for both platforms with instant delivery and an invoice. Pick yours:
At KeyVano you can buy genuine software licenses across the DACH region: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The licenses are valid internationally and are not tied to any country – you get the same prices, the same instant delivery by email and the same support everywhere. Whether you order from Vienna, Zurich, Berlin or anywhere else, the process is identical and free of country-specific restrictions.
Can I order from Austria or Switzerland too?
Yes. KeyVano delivers software licenses to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Delivery is instant by email everywhere, prices are the same for all countries, and the license keys work worldwide without regional locks.