Need the full classic Office suite with Access and Publisher installed on your PC, not just the web apps? Microsoft Office Professional Plus bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher and OneNote. This is the 2010 edition, recognizable by SharePoint Workspace; Microsoft ended its support on October 13, 2020.
Word documents and Excel sheets
Word handles formatted documents such as reports, while Excel organizes data in worksheets with formulas and pivot tables. The suite supports common office file types, including DOCX and XLSX, for saving and exchanging documents and spreadsheets.
Everything works offline on local files. Word and Excel 2010 open and save DOCX and XLSX, so files exchange well with newer Office versions, though features added later (such as new Excel functions) are missing.
PowerPoint presentations
PowerPoint combines slide layouts with transition effects and tools for working with video, music, and images. These controls support building a presentation around text and media, then presenting it as a sequence of slides.
Mail and supporting apps
Outlook manages email alongside calendar and contact tasks. Access provides tools for working with databases, while Publisher focuses on page layouts and OneNote collects notes. SharePoint Workspace synchronizes files with a workspace, extending the suite's workflow to shared project files.
- Use Word for reports and other formatted documents.
- Use Excel for formula-driven worksheets and pivot tables.
- For a supported version, look at Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 (volume licensing) or Microsoft 365.
Pros
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint cover document, spreadsheet, and presentation work
- Excel supports formulas and pivot tables
- PowerPoint includes transitions and tools for editing video, music, and images
- SharePoint Workspace synchronizes files with a workspace
Cons
- Office 2010 support ended October 13, 2020; no security updates
- Lacks features and functions added in later Office versions
System requirements: Windows 7 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Which applications are included?
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote and SharePoint Workspace.
Is Office Professional Plus 2010 still supported?
No. Support and security updates ended on October 13, 2020. Current alternatives are Office LTSC 2024 or Microsoft 365.
Can Office Professional Plus work offline?
Yes. All the apps work on local files without internet; only SharePoint sync and online saving need a connection.
Does it need a product key?
Yes. Professional Plus is a volume-licensed edition and must be activated with a valid license.