System requirements for Office
Office 365 is a subscription that includes the premium versions of the Office apps across all your devices, monthly exclusive feature updates, and 1TB of cloud storage. Office 2019 is a one-time purchase that includes classic versions of the Office apps installed on one PC or Mac (or 5+ with a volume license).
Office 365 subscription plans
Create your best work with Office 365. With Office 365 subscription plans you get premium versions of Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and Access as well as access to additional OneNote features (features vary) (Publisher and Access are available on PC only.) Office 365 works across multiple devices and includes 1TB of online storage per person with OneDrive. Apps are always updated, so they're never outdated.
Office 365 is designed to work with the latest browsers and versions of Office. If you use older browsers and versions of Office that are not in mainstream support:
• Microsoft won’t deliberately prevent you from connecting to the service, but the quality of your Office 365 experience may diminish over time.
• Microsoft won’t provide code fixes to resolve non-security related problems.
See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for Office mainstream support dates.
Office 365 plans for home
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Windows: 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core.
macOS: Intel processor.
Memory Windows: 4GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
macOS: 4 GB RAM.
Hard disk Windows: 4.0 GB of available disk space.
macOS: 10 GB of available disk space. HFS+ hard disk format (also known as Mac OS Extended) or APFS.
Display Windows: 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics Windows: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
macOS: No graphics requirements.
Operating system Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
macOS: Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Microsoft will drop support for the oldest version and support the newest and previous two versions of macOS.
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system specified above.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Windows: Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10 or Windows 8.1.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Microsoft account and/or organizational account is required for licensing and to access services.
Skype requires a standard laptop camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device in order to utilize its full range of calling features.
Office 365 plans for business, education, and government
The system requirements in the table below apply to Office 365 ProPlus, as well as all business, education, and government plans1. They also apply to standalone plans for individual services, such as email-only or online meetings-only plans. Applications such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business Online, Yammer, Project Online, Visio Online, and Power BI are also covered by the table below.
Effective October 13th, 2020, Office 365 services (e.g. Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) will only support Office client connectivity from subscription clients (e.g. Office 365 ProPlus), or the following Office perpetual clients: Office 2019 and Office 2016. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for Office mainstream support dates.
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Windows: 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core. 2.0 GHz or greater recommended for Skype for Business.
macOS: Intel processor.
Memory Windows: 4GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
macOS: 4 GB RAM.
Hard disk Windows: 4.0 GB of available disk space.
macOS: 10 GB of available disk space. HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) or APFS.
Display Windows: 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics Windows: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update). Skype for Business requires DirectX 9 or later, 128 MB graphics memory, and 32 bits per pixel capable format.
macOS: No graphics requirements.
Operating system Windows: Windows 10 SAC, Windows 10 LTSB 2016, Windows 10 LTSB 2015, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. Please note Office 365 ProPlus will not be supported on Windows 10 LTSC 2019 at release. Office 365 ProPlus will not be supported on any Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB version or on Windows Server 2012 R2 or older after January 2020. Office 365 ProPlus will be supported on Windows Server 2016 through October 2025.
macOS: Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Microsoft will drop support for the oldest version and support the newest and previous two versions of macOS.
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system specified above.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Windows: Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10 or Windows 8.1.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Microsoft account and/or organizational account is required for licensing and to access services.
Skype for Business requires a standard laptop camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device in order to utilize its full range of calling and meeting features. We recommend that you use certified devices for the best experiences. For exact client video requirements, please review Skype for Business client video requirements.
Office 2019 suites
Office 2019 suites for home are a one-time purchase that includes applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for use on a single PC or Mac. Office 2019 suites for business are a one-time purchase that may be acquired for more than five computers through volume licensing. Office as a one-time purchase does not include any of the services included in Office 365 (e.g. Exchange Online, SharePoint Online). Office 2019 connections to Office 365 services will be supported until October 2023.
Office 2019 suites for home
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Windows: 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core.
macOS: Intel processor.
Memory Windows: 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
macOS: 4 GB RAM.
Hard disk Windows: 4.0 GB of available disk space.
macOS: 10 GB of available disk space. HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) or APFS.
Display Windows: 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics Windows: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
macOS: No graphics requirements.
Operating system Windows: Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.
macOS: Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Microsoft will drop support for the oldest version and support the newest and previous two versions of macOS.
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system specified above.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Windows: Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other For Windows:
Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Cloud file management features require OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Outlook (Home & Business):
- Some search functionality requires Windows Search.
- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.
- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.
- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.
- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.
- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.
- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
For macOS:
Installation requires a connection to the Internet or a local area network (if installing over a network).
Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Access to files stored on a SharePoint server requires connectivity to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 or later.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Outlook (Home & Business):
- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.
- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.
- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.
- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.
- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.
- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core.
Memory 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
Hard disk 4.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
Operating system Windows 10 SAC, Windows Server 2019, or Windows 10 LTSC 2019 at release.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply. Office 2019 connections to Office 365 services (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) are supported while Office 2019 is in mainstream support, through October 2023.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Cloud file management features require OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Outlook:
- Some search functionality requires Windows Search.
- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.
- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.
- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.
- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.
- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.
- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
Office 2019 suites for business
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core.
Professional Plus: 2.0 GHz or greater recommended for Skype for Business.
Memory 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
Hard disk 4.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
Professional Plus: Skype for Business requires DirectX 9 or later, 128 MB graphics memory, and 32 bits per pixel capable format.
Operating system Windows 10 SAC, Windows Server 2019, or Windows 10 LTSC 2019 at release.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply. Office 2019 connections to Office 365 services (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) are supported while Office 2019 is in mainstream support, through October 2023.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Cloud file management features require OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Professional Plus: Skype for Business requires a standard laptop camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device in order to utilize its full range of calling and meeting features. We recommend that you use certified devices for the best experiences. For exact client video requirements, please review Skype for Business client video requirements.
Outlook:
- Some search functionality requires Windows Search.- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.
- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.
- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.
- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.
- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.
- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Intel processor.
Memory 4 GB RAM.
Hard disk 10 GB of available disk space. HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) or APFS.
Display 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics No graphics requirements.
Operating system Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Microsoft will drop support for the oldest version and support the newest and previous two versions of macOS.
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system specified above.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
Other Installation requires a connection to the Internet or a local area network (if installing over a network).
Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Access to files stored on a SharePoint server requires connectivity to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 or later.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Outlook:
- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
Office server products
System requirements for Exchange Server 2019
Outlook license requirements for Exchange features
Skype for Business Server 2019
SharePoint Server 2019
SharePoint Server 2016
Project Server 2019
Project Server 2016
Office 2019 standalone applications
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Windows: 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core. 2.0 GHz or greater recommended for Skype for Business.
macOS: Intel processor.
Memory Windows: 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
macOS: 4 GB RAM.
Hard disk Windows: 4.0 GB of available disk space.
macOS: 10 GB of available disk space. HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended) or APFS.
Display Windows: 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics Windows: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update). Skype for Business requires DirectX 9 or later, 128 MB graphics memory, and 32 bits per pixel capable format.
macOS: No graphics requirements.
Operating system Windows: Windows 10 SAC, Windows Server 2019, or Windows 10 LTSC 2019 at release.
Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. As new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Microsoft will drop support for the oldest version and support the newest and previous two versions of macOS.
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system specified above.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Windows: Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other Office 2019 connections to Office 365 services (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) are supported while Office 2019 is in mainstream support, through October 2023.
For Windows: Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Cloud file management features require OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Skype for Business requires a standard laptop camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device in order to utilize its full range of calling and meeting features. We recommend that you use certified devices for the best experiences. For exact client video requirements, please review Skype for Business client video requirements.
Outlook:
- Some search functionality requires Windows Search.- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
For macOS:
Installation requires a connection to the Internet or a local area network (if installing over a network).
Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Access to files stored on a SharePoint server requires connectivity to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 or later.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Skype for Business requires a standard laptop camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device in order to utilize its full range of calling and meeting features. We recommend that you use certified devices for the best experiences. For exact client video requirements, please review Skype for Business client video requirements.
Outlook:
- Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange Server (or Exchange Online) or Microsoft SharePoint Server (or SharePoint Online). See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.- Integration with Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams requires connectivity to a supported version of Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. See the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy site for supported versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams.- LinkedIn support requires a LinkedIn account.- Speech recognition functionality requires a microphone.- Read-aloud functionality requires an audio output device.- Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).- Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2-core.
Memory 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit).
Hard disk 4.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher).
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
Operating system Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.
Browser The current version of Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Some features may require .NET 3.5 or 4.6 and higher to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Cloud file management features require OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint.
Microsoft account or organizational account required for license assignment.
Mobile apps
Several Office apps have versions available for Windows Mobile, iOS, and Android devices2. For more information about the apps, see Microsoft Office 365 for Mobile. The Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive mobile apps offer premium features to Office 365 subscribers. See the Microsoft Office Resources page for information about the extra features available with Office 365 on Windows Mobile, iOS, and Android.
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Processor iOS: N/A.
Android: KitKat 4.4 or later version and have an ARM-based or Intel x86 processor.
Memory iOS: N/A.
Android: 1GB.
Operating system Windows: Office Mobile applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook Mail, and Outlook Calendar) require a supported version of Windows 10 Mobile running on a supported device.
iOS: Office for iPad® and iPhone® requires iOS 11.0 or later. Office for iPad Pro™ requires iOS 10.0 or later. Office is supported on the two most recent versions of iOS. When a new version of iOS is released, the Office Operating System requirement becomes the then-current two most recent versions: the new version of iOS and the previous version.
Android: Office for Android can be installed on tablets and phones that meet the following criteria: running any of the supported versions of Android and have an ARM-based or Intel x86 processor. Support for Kitkat & Lollipop devices will continue till June 2019.
Product functionality and feature availability may vary on older systems. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system specified above.
Browser Any mobile browser supported by Microsoft may be used, including the Intune Managed Browser.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Microsoft account and/or organizational account is required for licensing and to access services.
Skype requires a standard built-in camera or USB 2.0 video camera, a microphone, and an audio output device in order to utilize its full range of calling features.
Browsers
Safari, Chrome, and Firefox: Office 365 and Office 2019 are designed to work with the current version of the Safari, Chrome, and Firefox browsers.
Microsoft Edge: Office 365 and Office 2019 are designed to work with the latest version of the Microsoft Edge browser. Microsoft Edge browser updates are available through the Windows Servicing branches. Office might continue to work with versions of the Edge browser older than the latest branch, but Office can’t provide any guarantees.
Internet Explorer: Office 365 and Office 2019 are designed to work with Internet Explorer 11. We recommend that you upgrade to Internet Explorer 11, if you are using an earlier version. Office might continue to work with versions of Internet Explorer other than Internet Explorer 11, but Office can’t provide any guarantees.
If your organization is dependent upon earlier versions of Internet Explorer to access older web apps and services, you should consider upgrading to Internet Explorer 11 and evaluating Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11, which provides backward compatibility for legacy web apps. See the lifecycle support policy for Internet Explorer for more detail.
Office 2016 suites and standalone applications
Office suites are a one-time purchase that includes applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for use on a single PC or Mac. Office 2016 suites for business may be purchased for more than five computers through volume licensing. Office as a one-time purchase does not include any of the services included in Office 365 (e.g. Exchange Online, SharePoint Online). Office 2016 and Office 2019 connections to Office 365 services will be supported until October 2023. Note: Office 2019 is the latest version of Office available as a one-time purchase.
Office 2016 suites for home
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display PC: 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10 SAC, Windows 10 LTSB 2016, Windows 10 LTSB 2015, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. Please note Office 365 ProPlus will not be supported on Windows 10 LTSC 2019 at release. Office 365 ProPlus will not be supported on any Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB version or on Windows Server 2012 R2 or older after January 2020. Office 365 ProPlus will be supported on Windows Server 2016 through October 2025.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Certain features require OneDrive.
Microsoft account.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display PC: 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to:
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange Online. Outlook 2016 does not support connections to Exchange Server 2007.
• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, SharePoint Server 2010, or SharePoint Online; and/or Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 or SharePoint Foundation 2010.
• For integration with Skype for Business/Microsoft Lync (optional): Skype for Business Online, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Office Communicator 2007 R2. Office Communicator 2005 and Office Communicator 2007 are not supported.
• OneDrive or OneDrive for Business.
Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business Online, and OneDrive for Business are available with qualifying Office 365 subscriptions.
Certain features require Windows Search 4.0.
Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device.
Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
Microsoft account and/or organizational account.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor A Mac computer with an Intel processor.
Memory 4 GB of RAM.
Hard disk 6 GB of available hard disk space.
HFS+ hard disk format (also known as macOS Extended or HFS Plus).
Display 1280 x 800 or higher resolution monitor.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Mac OS X version 10.10 or later.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
Other Installation requires a connection to the Internet, a local area network (if installing over a network), or a DVD Drive.
Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Access to files stored on a SharePoint server requires connectivity to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 or later.
Exchange support in Outlook requires connectivity to Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 or later OR Office 365 for business.
Coauthoring requires SharePoint Server 2010 or a Microsoft account.
Certain online features require a Microsoft account.
Office 2016 suites for business
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10 SAC, Windows 10 LTSB 2016, Windows 10 LTSB 2015, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. Please note Office 2016 will not be supported on Windows 10 LTSC 2019.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10 SAC, Windows 10 LTSB 2016, Windows 10 LTSB 2015, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. Please note Office 2016 will not be supported on Windows 10 LTSC 2019.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to:
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange Online. Outlook 2016 does not support connections to Exchange Server 2007.
• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, SharePoint Server 2010, or SharePoint Online; and/or Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 or SharePoint Foundation 2010.
• For integration with Skype for Business/Microsoft Lync (optional): Skype for Business Online, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Office Communicator 2007 R2. Office Communicator 2005 and Office Communicator 2007 are not supported.
• OneDrive or OneDrive for Business.
Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business Online, and OneDrive for Business are available with qualifying Office 365 subscriptions.
Certain inking features require Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.
Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device.
Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
Dynamic Calendars require server connectivity.
Microsoft account.
Office standalone applications
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display PC: 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
A touch-enabled device is required to use any multi-touch functionality. But, all features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. Note that touch features are optimized for use with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.
Word 2016: Coauthoring requires SharePoint Foundation 2013 and a Microsoft account for OneDrive. It might also require more memory than what is listed here.
OneNote 2016 and Access 2016:
• Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
• Instant Search functionality requires Windows Search 4.0.
Project Professional 2016: Some features require connectivity to Project Server 2016 Preview, Project Server 2013, or Project Online.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display PC: 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Other Excel 2016 Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Instant Search functionality requires Windows Search 4.0.
To use PowerPivot, you must have .NET 3.5 or .NET 4.0 and at least 2 GB of RAM.
To use Excel 2016 with the Power View add-in, you must have Silverlight 5.0 installed and at least 2 GB of RAM.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display PC: 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system
• Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Outlook for Mac: Mac OS X 10.10 or later.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version .NET 3.5 required. Some features may require .NET 4.0, 4.5, or 4.6 CLR to also be installed.
Patch level See the Outlook Cumulative Updates.
Other Outlook 2016 Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Instant Search functionality requires Windows Search 4.0.
Certain advanced functionality may require connectivity to:
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange Online. Outlook 2016 does not support connections to Exchange Server 2007.
• Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013, SharePoint Server 2010, or SharePoint Online; and/or Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 or SharePoint Foundation 2010.
• For integration with Skype for Business/Microsoft Lync (optional): Skype for Business Online, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Office Communicator 2007 R2. Office Communicator 2005 and Office Communicator 2007 are not supported.
• OneDrive or OneDrive for Business.
Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business Online, and OneDrive for Business are available with qualifying Office 365 subscriptions.
Certain inking features require Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.
Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device.
Rights Management features require access to either a cloud deployment of Microsoft Rights Management (Azure Rights Management) or an on-premises deployment (Active Directory Rights Management Services).
Dynamic calendars require server connectivity.
Microsoft account.
Office 2013 suites and standalone applications
Office 2013 suites and standalone applications for home are for use on a single PC and do not include cloud services. (e.g. Exchange Online, SharePoint Online). Office 2013 connections to Office 365 services will be supported until October 2020.
For home
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2.
Memory 1 GB RAM (32-bit); 2 GB RAM (64-bit).
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Multi-touch features require a touch-enabled device. All features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. New touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8.
Certain features require a Microsoft account.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Certain features, such as instant search, require Windows Search 4.0.
Excel 2013 To use PowerPivot, you must have .NET 3.5 or .NET 4.0 and at least 2 GB of RAM.
To use Excel 2013 with the Power View add-in, you must have Silverlight 5.0 installed and at least 2 GB of RAM.
Office Home & Business 2013 only Certain advanced functionality requires connectivity to a supported version of Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Lync, Skype for Business, Windows Server, Windows Azure, and/or Microsoft SharePoint Foundation.
Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device.
Outlook 2013 For integration with Exchange: Be sure to connect Outlook 2013 to the supported versions of Exchange: Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010, or Exchange Server 2013. Outlook 2013 is not supported on Exchange 2003.
For integration with Microsoft Lync (optional): Skype for Business 2015, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Office Communicator 2007 R2 are supported with Outlook 2013. Office Communicator 2005 and Office Communicator 2007 are not supported.
Information Rights Management features require access to a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012 and Windows Rights Management Services.
For business
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2.
Memory 1 GB RAM (32-bit); 2 GB RAM (64-bit).
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card.
Operating system Windows 10 SAC, Windows 10 LTSB 2016, Windows 10 LTSB 2015, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2. Please note Office 2013 will not be supported on Windows 10 LTSC 2019.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
Other Internet functionality requires an Internet connection. Fees may apply.
Multi-touch features require a touch-enabled device. All features and functionality are always available by using a keyboard, mouse, or other standard or accessible input device. New touch features are optimized for use with Windows 8.
Certain inking features require Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.
Certain features require a Microsoft account.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device.
Outlook 2013 For integration with Exchange: Be sure to connect Outlook 2013 to the supported versions of Exchange: Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010, or Exchange Server 2013. Outlook 2013 is not supported on Exchange 2003.
For integration with Microsoft Lync (optional): Skype for Business 2015, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Office Communicator 2007 R2 are supported with Outlook 2013. Office Communicator 2005 and Office Communicator 2007 are not supported.
Information Rights Management features require access to a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012 and Windows Rights Management Services.
Lync 2013
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32 bit or 64 bit).
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display 1024 x 800 screen resolution.
Graphics
• Support for Microsoft DirectX 9 application programming interface (API).
• Minimum of 128 megabytes (MB) graphics memory.
• Windows Display Driver Model driver.
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Requires .NET 4.5 CLR.
Data and voice Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32 bit or 64 bit).
Video Output For VGA: Dual core 1.9 gigahertz (GHz) processor, or faster.
For High Definition: Quad core 2.0 gigahertz (GHz) processor, or faster.
Video source USB 2.0 video camera or Polycom CX5000 HD device (Microsoft RoundTable) Conferencing.
Meetings Polycom CX5000 HD (Microsoft RoundTable) conferencing device Minimum 2.0 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor.
Devices Microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device(s).
Phones:
• Phones with the "Optimized for Microsoft Lync" logo (see Phones and Devices Qualified for Microsoft Lync for a list).
• Phones that run Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone Edition.
• A W15-certified (or equivalent) ADA-compliant phone.
Skype for Business
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COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Computer and processor Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32 bit or 64 bit).
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space.
Display PC: 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
Graphics
• Support for Microsoft DirectX 9 application programming interface (API).
• Minimum of 128 megabytes (MB) graphics memory.
• Windows Display Driver Model driver.
• 32 bits per pixel capable format.
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system.
Browser The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Get more details.
.NET version Requires .NET 4.5 CLR.
Data and voice Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32 bit or 64 bit).
Video Please review Skype for Business client video requirements for exact client requirements.
Video source USB 2.0 video camera.
Meetings Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32 bit or 64 bit).
Devices Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers. We recommend that you use certified devices for the best experiences.
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT
Processor Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher.
Memory 2 GB RAM.
Hard disk 1.5 GB of available hard disk space.
Display 1280 x 800 or higher resolution.
Operating system Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later.
Browser Safari 5 or later.
Video Compatible webcam.
Voice Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device.
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