The latest version of the leading productivity software, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition is more powerful and easier to use. It provides you with just the capabilities you need: Microsoft Word for Mac, PowerPoint for mac, Excel for Mac, Entourage for Mac, and Messenger for Mac.

Office 2008 also uses the same Open XML file formats and features as Windows-based Office 2007, so you can confidently share documents with friends and colleagues whatever system they're using. And the new intuitive interface based on visual galleries means you spend less time creating those beautifully designed documents.

Word 2008
Powerful new tools, more than 100 designer templates, rich themes, and an intuitive user interface will help you make your ideas look as good as they are. The Publishing Layout View workspace lets you create incredibly rich documents such as newsletters and brochures without a degree in design.

Excel 2008
The vastly improved charting capabilities in Excel help you create and manipulate charts and graphs easier than ever before.

PowerPoint 2008
Your presentation is a story that PowerPoint will illustrate exquisitely. Its compelling visuals and engaging layouts will inspire your audience's imagination. SmartArt graphics let you bring a blank slide to life with stunning charts, maps, and diagrams at the click of a button.

Entourage 2008
Your emails will spark ideas, you'll schedule meetings where creativity abounds. Entourage 2008, the hub of Office 2008, helps it to happen, one task at a time. My Day keeps you connected to the action with schedules, tasks, and priorities in one clear, stand-alone interface.

Messenger for Mac
Convenience is the name of the game when you want to communicate with family and friends from one place. This Universal application gives you more ways to share what's on your mind. Includes interoperability with Yahoo! Messenger, a spelling checker, and secure business messaging.

System Requirements
• Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
• PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel Core duo processor
• 512MB RAM
• 1.5GB free hard-disk space
• HFS+ hard disk format
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• DVD-ROM drive
• Internet access for Entourage and certain other features (fees may apply)