Based on that, it only downloads what’s needed to update Office 2019 to the latest version. As part of this process, Office also figures out what’s different between the latest version of Office 2019 up on the Office CDN and the version of Office 2019 that’s installed on the computer.
How Office 2019 gets updatedĬlick-to-Run handles updates differently than Windows Installer (MSI).
Volume licensed versions of Office 2019 now use Click-to-Run, instead of Windows Installer (MSI), as the technology used to install and update Office. If you want to get new Office features on an on-going basis, you should consider moving to an Office 365 (or Microsoft 365) plan that includes Office. It's now available as an add-on for any enterprise plan for Microsoft 365.Office 2019 doesn't receive new features. Expect team-oriented dashboards, prioritisation tips, meeting updates and action plan analysis.
Workplace Analytics is the equivalent of MyAnalytics - but instead of for individuals, it covers the entire workplace. Microsoft Stream will offer particular advantages, including the detection of facial expressions to allow for easy jumps to a given speaker during an event. These updates allow for studio-quality live events, viewed across apps and devices. The move comes as part of Microsoft's wide-ranging integration across their 365 suite and is perfect for news communication across organisations and other inter-office matters. These capabilities will now be coming to Yammer, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Stream, with users able to create and deliver their own live events. Live Events allow users and online communities an engaging insight into a given app or topic. Currently, it is only available in a certain number of regions.įilters and splicers can now be applied to report sharing on Power BI, so colleagues don't have to explain a configuration or take screenshots when they share a report. It's great for work management, security and communication. Designed to allow field workers to stay in the loop with headquarters instead of having to call or ask for updates from colleagues, Kaizala integrates them into office announcements and allows for one-to-one or group chats. It's particularly useful if there are a lot of meetings that need to be balanced around other work, as well as for to-do lists and emails.Īlso announced was Kaizala, a new app for Apple and Android.
From now on, the programme will give friendly reminders to keep on track with certain tasks and set aside time where necessary. MyAnalytics is a useful tool for any person that wants to use time more constructively. Now it boasts excellent battery-saving features for Windows devices, which will pause sync when they enter low power mode (FYI - users can stop this function if they'd prefer). Updates have been made to Activity Centre in OneDrive - the place to go for your OneDrive status updates or synchronisation. All ideas and boards are saved to the cloud, so users will never have to worry about space. It works very well for keyboard, pen and touch, and each whiteboard can be huddled around physically, or accessed and added to remotely.
This handy programme allows users to create their own virtual whiteboard for notes - adding and editing it as ideas take shape and evolve. Or read on as look through these updates in more detail.įirstly, as Microsoft detailed last month, the Whiteboard app is out of preview and is generally available for Windows 10. If you'd like a quick summary of all of the Microsoft Office 365 August updates, then check out the video below.
Here are the latest Office 365 August updates that might be worthwhile sharing with your customers. If your customers are using Microsoft Office 365, then it's worth them getting the very best from your service, and keeping up to date with new developments and features is a sure-fire way to do this.