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A Microsoft 365 administrator notices that users are frequently reporting issues with their desktop Office applications (Word, Excel) crashing or performing slowly. They also observe that some users are running outdated versions of these applications. Which Microsoft 365 capability helps ensure that desktop Office applications are always up-to-date and perform optimally?
- AMicrosoft Bookings
- BMicrosoft Forms
- CMicrosoft To Do
- DMicrosoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (formerly Office 365 ProPlus) provides the full desktop versions of Office applications, which are kept evergreen with automatic updates, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Microsoft Bookings is an online appointment scheduling tool, unrelated to Office app performance.
- B. Microsoft Forms is for creating surveys and quizzes, not for managing desktop application updates.
- C. Microsoft To Do is a task management application, not related to the core Office apps.
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
The subscription-based, always-up-to-date desktop versions of the Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) included with many Microsoft 365 plans.
- Provides full desktop functionality of Office apps.
- Receives regular feature and security updates.
- Can be installed on multiple devices per user.
Memory trick: Apps for Enterprise keep your desktop Office fresh and full-featured.