Microsoft Word for Mac is the newest addition to Microsoft’s Office product family with new features, better tools and a visual overhaul. In addition you get access to special sets of tools that help in various fields such as design or digital inking.

Improved performance

Word 2021 for Mac is the most efficient and stable version of Word yet, with improved performance on all macOS-based systems. With this new update you can expect to experience faster operations that will allow for a smoother workflow in your workday!

Advanced page color

Do you find reading on the computer a strain on your eyes? To help with this, the Immersive Reader in Word 2021 for Mac received many additional ways to choose a page color that will make text easy to scan with less eye-strain. There are 20 predefined colors, with options such as Wheel and Sliders for users to pick their own page color as well!

Natural Read Aloud voices

The improved Read Aloud feature in Word 2021 for Mac is great not only to give your eyes a break, but also as an opportunity to catch any errors before they reach readers. With more natural sounding voices and improved accessibility features like Line Focus that enhance the listening experience, this will be one tool you can’t afford to live without!

Insert premium content

It’s time to update your office library. With the new features in Word 2021 for Mac, you can create professional-looking documents with rich media content that will take any document from good to great! Microsoft is constantly adding more shapes and icons to this collection — check back often for fresh additions or sign up for Microsoft 365 to get the latest content any day.

The “Tell me” bar makes it to Mac

In-app search is an excellent way to find text, features and help without having to fire up your browser or ask for assistance. The new addition of the “Tell me” bar on Mac will let you enter keywords about what your next action should be so that Word 2021’s features can be accessed more quickly than ever before!

Visual refresh

The new and improved Start experience will help you start your project the right way. With a modernized ribbon, updated tabs in Word 2021 for Mac for easier access to tools like handy Auto Quotes or an Index; all-new Monoline iconography that communicates action with simple visuals — it doesn’t get any more convenient than this!

Save as SVG

Save your pictures and graphics as SVG in Word 2021 for Mac. The app now supports saving various elements from your documents with no loss of quality when upscaling. The new feature allows you to resize these SVG files without it affecting how they look when displayed on screen or printed out!

Sketched style outline

Try out the Sketched style outline in Word 2021 for Mac. You can give a casual, hand-drawn look to shapes with this new feature and it’s easy as pie! First make your shape however you want then go into Format Shape > Line > Sketched style. Try out the Curved, Freehand, or Scribble options for some unique looks to add interesting visual touches to your Word documents.