Jun 17 2023 06:31 AM - edited Jun 17 2023 06:36 AM
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.
These last three weeks I had an intensive course on Excel (Data, VBA, macros). And while trying to do my homework at home on my Mac, I realised that some functionality are not available on my Excel on my Mac.
(see print screens below attached)
While creating forms it makes a HUGE difference having access to "View Object".
Does anyone know when these basic differences will be fixed between Microsoft 365 Mac and Microsoft 365 Windows ?
It would be great to have no differences.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
SergioM73
VBAExcelMac
VBAExcelWindows
Jul 14 2023 09:18 AM
@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:
Jul 15 2023 06:50 AM
Yes, there is different experience between MAC and Windows
Jul 16 2023 02:20 PM
@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 ?