Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription.

 After Office 2024 launches in October, Microsoft will disable ActiveX controls by default in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio client apps.

Microsoft announced that Office LTSC 2024, the next Office LTSC release, will enter a commercial preview phase starting next month and will be generally available later this year.