| Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly 365 Pro Plus) | Microsoft 365 online applications | Office 2019 | Office 2016 |
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About | Desktop versions of Microsoft apps | Will always be the most up-to-date version | An upgrade from Office 2016 but similar with respect to licensing and updates; 64-bit version recommended. | 32-bit version default deployment on-campus (64-Bit available) |
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Features | In addition to fully installed desktop versions of Microsoft, M365 apps also have monthly updates of new features and security updates Access to productivity and collaboration tools, including OneDrive, expanded storage for Outlook and OneDrive, and real time collaboration Exclusive intelligent capabilities such as Ideas in Excel, Researcher in Word and advanced security features.
| | Offered 'as-is' except for some security updates (as needed), new features are not added | Offers standard Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) |
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Licensing | Can be user-based or device-based (currently testing device-based licensing) | Cloud-based Only - available via Browser or Mobile Applications | Via Campus managed License Server | Via Campus managed License Server; Some direct stand-alone licenses. |
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Important Notes | Using the 32-bit version may negatively impact ability to open/work with 64-bit-based documents/applications If an individual using Office 2016 edits a document to insert a comment, an individual editing the same document using Microsoft 365 (ProPlus or online apps) may not be able to see the comment(s) Office 2016 moves to limited support in October 2020 Users must log in with their UWaterloo credentials at least once every 30 days (requirement of user-based licensing) Can install Office on up to 5 mobile devices, 5 tablets, and 5 computers/laptops
| | Using the 32-bit version may negatively impact ability to open/work with 64-bit-based documents/applications There may be compatibility issues with Office 2016 or Microsoft 365 when using collaboration features. Connection to campus network required every 120 days to maintain license (unless stand-alone license provided) Campus support for Office 2016 will end in 2020
| Using this 32-bit version may impact ability to open/work with 64-bit-based documents/applications If an individual using Office 2016 edits a document to insert a comment, an individual editing the same document using Microsoft 365 (ProPlus or online apps) may not be able to see the comment(s) Connection to campus network required every 120 days to maintain license (unless stand-alone license provided) Campus support for Office 2016 will end in 2020
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Use Case | Academic Support departments managed by IST; Academic Support, T-Labs | Any University of Waterloo employee or student with an activated Microsoft 365 account | Available on e-classroom podiums; Shared laptops | |
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Resources | | UWaterloo Microsoft 365 information | What's new in Office 2019 | |
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