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SergioM73
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Jun 17, 2023

Microsoft 365 - VBA Excel - Mac vs Windows

  Hello All, I run Microsoft 365 on my MacBookAir M1 16GB. And it works really great. I can use Word, Excel and PowerPoint. And I'm really happy with it. However some features are missing on Mac. ...
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jeffbloomer
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Jul 14, 2023

SergioM73 Unfortunately, (and you probably don't want to hear this, BUT) Microsoft doesn't have any intentions to bridge that gap in the differences between Mac and Windows. In fact, they purposely keep the platforms different, which was why I went BACK to using a PC in the business environment.
PSST - The dirty little secret comes right back down to the fact that Microsoft doesn't like Apple, plain and simple. SO.... the Microsoft product will always be the more robust of the two. <wink>
Consequently, (and currently) the most honest and best answer to your question asking "when" Microsoft plans to make the two platforms parallel would be:


P.S. I truly hope I am wrong, but this has been the status quo since the beginning of time. :cool:

 

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    SergioM73
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    Jul 16, 2023

    jeffbloomer Thank you for your message.

    ...then, I think that Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac will be a good workaround.

    I tried their free version for a few days.

    However, I'm not sure which Edition is better, "Standard Edition" or "Pro Edition".

    https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/buy/?full 

    It'll only be for Excel VBA and Power BI.

    Do you think the "Standard Edition" is enough ? 

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