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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is a complete productivity solution for users on the Macintosh platform and features a redesigned user interface for creating high-impact and compelling documents that simplifies a consistent look and feel across documents.

Features

Universal binary support

Office 2008 for Mac runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC-based machines for peak performance.

Compatible

Office 2008 for Mac shares technology with the Windows–based Microsoft Office 2007 products, including Open XML file formats and OfficeArt, a powerful graphics engine.

Publishing Layout View

Dynamic layout guides and specialized tools like loupes and pasteboards put the power to publish at your fingertips.

Document elements

You can add pre-designed and customizable cover pages, bibliographies, tables of contents, and more to your documents with a single click.

Ledger sheets

Managing your finances is easier with pre-formulated workbooks for everything from retail invoices and inventory lists to personal stock portfolios.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is a complete productivity solution for users on the Macintosh platform and features a redesigned user interface for creating high-impact and compelling documents that simplifies a consistent look and feel across documents.

Trial NameDuration
Office 2008 for Mac Trial Version30 days

System Requirements

Macintosh computers

  • Processor: Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500 MHz or faster) processor
  • Memory: 512 MB of RAM
  • Display: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
  • Operating System: Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later
  • Other: Connectivity to Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, Exchange 2003, or Exchange 2007 is required for certain advanced functionality in Entourage 2008
  • Internet Connection: Entourage and certain features require an Internet connection; access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and long distance telephone call charges may apply
  • Networking: Connection to a local area network, if installing over a network

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System Requirements

Macintosh computers

 
Operating SystemMac OS X version 10.4.9 or later
 
ProcessorIntel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500 MHz or faster) processor
 
Memory512 MB of RAM
 
Hard Disk1.5 GB of available hard-disk space required
HFS+ hard disk format (also known as Mac OS Extended or HFS Plus)
 
DriveDVD drive
 
Display1024 x 768 or higher resolution
 
Internet ConnectionEntourage and certain features require an Internet connection; access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and long distance telephone call charges may apply
 
NetworkingConnection to a local area network, if installing over a network
 
OtherConnectivity to Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, Exchange 2003, or Exchange 2007 is required for certain advanced functionality in Entourage 2008
 

Top Reasons to Buy

Office 2008 for Mac is the latest version of the industry standard for productivity software on the Macintosh platform.

Office 2008 for Mac combines Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac, Entourage for Mac, and Messenger for Mac.

Office 2008 for Mac lets you easily create high-impact documents and seamlessly share your ideas with others on the Mac or Windows platform.

Office 2008 for Mac is universal. It runs natively on the new Intel-based Macs, rather than under emulation as Office 2004 for Mac does on Intel-based Macs.

Office 2008 for Mac includes OfficeArt, the powerful graphics engine also used in the Windows-based Office 2007 products.

Get great cross-platform file fidelity and easy access to stunning visual and graphic effects.

Automator Actions enables you to automate Office 2008 for Mac with more than 70 pre-defined actions built to simplify your work and extend your productivity.

Elements Gallery is the foundation of the new user interface, and gives easy access to the most commonly used tools and templates.

Office 2008 for Mac uses Open XML file formats for compatibility with Windows-based, Microsoft Office 2007 products.

Office 2008 for Mac is backward compatible with earlier file formats and users can continue to use the older .doc, .xls, and .ppt binary formats.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is sold through Microsoft Volume Licensing. Microsoft Volume Licensing programs offer companies of all sizes a great way to obtain and manage multiple software licenses—for as few as five desktops.
 
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