Office LTSC is generally available today, the post said, and includes enhanced accessibility features, performance improvements across Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and visual improvements, like dark mode support across apps.

Office 2021 arrives in two versions: one for commercial users, called Office LTSC (which stands for Long Term Servicing Channel), and one for personal use. Microsoft previously emphasized that while its main focus remains in its subscription offering, Microsoft 365, it will release the one-time purchase Office 2021 for those who aren't ready to move to the cloud. 5 - the same day Windows 11 begins rolling out, according to a company blog post Thursday.

Microsoft's new, flat-price version of its Office productivity software will arrive on Oct. The 2021 version of Microsoft Office won't require a subscription.